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Winter Aviation Weather | Ground Operations Risks
The CTS Team
January 22, 2026
How does winter aviation weather affect ground operations? When pilots think about winter aviation weather hazards, ice-covered wings and slippery runways usually top the list. But some of the most dangerous winter risks never leave the ground. Cold weather ground operations and human performance issues quietly stack the deck against safety before the engine ever

Winter Aviation Weather | Ground Operations Risks
The CTS Team
January 22, 2026
How does winter aviation weather affect ground operations? When pilots think about winter aviation weather hazards, ice-covered wings and slippery runways usually top the list. But some of the most dangerous winter risks never leave the ground. Cold weather ground operations and human performance issues quietly stack the deck against safety before the engine ever











