What action should you take if weather deteriorates during approach operations?

• A. Delay all ground movements.
• B. Reassess runway use, update pilots, and apply SOPs for low visibility or restricted operations.
• C. Continue as planned without changes.
• D. Immediately cancel all approaches.

Answer: (B)

When weather worsens during an approach, the safest path is to reassess the situation, communicate changes, and implement established low-visibility procedures. Reassessing runway use means checking whether the current runway remains the best option given visibility, cloud base, wind, braking action, and available instrument approaches; it may involve selecting a different runway or approach with safer minima. Updating pilots ensures everyone has the latest weather, runway, and missed-approach information, preserving shared situational awareness. Applying SOPs for low visibility or restricted operations puts established, conservative steps in place—adjusting minima, enforcing instrument approaches when needed, increasing spacing and speed restrictions, and following approved procedures for lighting and descent profiles. This approach translates deteriorating conditions into concrete, safety-focused actions rather than sticking with the original plan or canceling everything outright.