notam-analysis-skill

name	notam-analysis-skill
description	Guidelines and dictionaries for decoding and analyzing aviation NOTAMs (Notice to Air Missions).

NOTAM Analysis Skill

This skill assists the NOTAM Analysis Agent in translating and assessing the impact of aviation NOTAMs (Notice to Air Missions). NOTAMs are typically written in uppercase, abbreviated telegram-style text, which can be obscure.

Common NOTAM Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Expanded Form	Operational Significance
AD	Aerodrome	Entire airport
RWY	Runway	Landing/takeoff strip
TWY	Taxiway	Ground movement routing
CLSD	Closed	Out of service / blocked
U/S	Unserviceable	Equipment broken/failed
LGT	Lighting	Visual aids unserviceable
OPR	Operating	Current state
WIP	Work In Progress	Construction/maintenance
OBST	Obstruction	Crane, tower, or hazard
ILS	Instrument Landing System	Precision approach system

Severity and Criticality Assessment

When evaluating NOTAM impact on a flight request:

1. CRITICAL / HIGH Risk:

   • AD CLSD (Aerodrome closed) at origin, destination, or selected alternate.
   • Primary runway closed (e.g. RWY 10R/28L CLSD) with no suitable alternatives.
   • Critical precision approach systems unserviceable (ILS GP U/S - Glide Path unserviceable) during low-visibility conditions.

2. MEDIUM Risk:

   • Secondary runway closures.
   • Major taxiway closures (TWY A CLSD) causing significant taxi delays.
   • Work in progress on or near runways (WIP RY 09/27).
   • Partial airport capacity constraints (e.g. noise curfews, custom hours).

3. LOW Risk:

   • Minor taxiway or ramp closures.
   • Obstruction lights unserviceable (OBST LGT U/S) unless in critical low-altitude approach corridors.
   • General information bulletins (e.g. birds in vicinity).

Instructions for the Agent

1. Decode the NOTAM: Translate all uppercase abbreviations in the raw text into clear, readable English.
2. Determine Runway/Facility Status: Identify which specific assets (runways, taxiways, ILS) are affected.
3. Assess Operational Impact: Classify the risk (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH) by mapping the affected assets against the scheduled flight time and scheduled airports.