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When Weather Takes Control: How Super Typhoon Tino Shaped Modern Aviation Operations

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           Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) is a powerful November 2025 storm that hammered the central Philippines with sustained winds near 150 km/h and gusts over 200 km/h, torrential rain, and storm surges above 3 meters,  flooding key hubs like Cebu and triggering the cancellation of more than 160 flights nationwide as airports closed runways, suspended ground handling, and rerouted aircraft for safety (Reuters, 2025). I chose this event because it’s a very current example of how extreme weather in a highly hazard-prone country can quickly ripple through aviation: crosswinds and low visibility push aircraft beyond safe operating limits, saturated runways and debris make take-offs and landings unsafe, and stranded crews and passengers create knock-on delays that last for days. The same winds and flooding that devastate communities also test the resilience of aviation infrastructure, from radar and navigation systems to emergency powe...