Supporting aviation in Australia
We provide meteorological information for the Australian aviation industry. Our role is to provide accurate, timely and relevant forecasts, warnings and other weather information. This supports safe, efficient and economical aviation operations.
Who we work with in aviation
Our customers include:
- commercial and general aviation
- search and rescue operators
- Airservices Australia.
They use our information to better understand weather conditions. This enables them to operate safely, efficiently and economically.
Our information supports safe and efficient aviation
Services for the aviation sector
To help the Australian aviation industry operate safely and minimise the impact of weather, we:
- watch and report on environmental conditions that affect aviation
- provide observations, forecasts, warnings and advice
- supply specialised briefings and displays of meteorological conditions
- foster a better understanding of meteorological hazards, and products and services across the industry.
We meet Australia's obligations under international agreements for the provision of meteorological services. We provide our services within the technical and regulatory framework of the:
- International Civil Aviation Organization
- World Meteorological Organization.
For more information about how we work with these organisations, see our Global collaborators page.
Providing meteorological services to aviation
To provide a meteorological reporting service that may be relied on by an operator or a pilot in command of an aircraft in Australia, you need approval from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Learn more on the Meteorological Authority Office page.