Overview of Hurricane Isaias (Oct. 9, 2026)
Hurricane Isaias, classified as a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, is predicted to make landfall along the western Florida Panhandle this evening. It will then traverse Alabama and enter the Tennessee Valley over the weekend.
Operators are advised to check NOTAMs for real-time updates on airport conditions and equipment issues. It’s also recommended to contact Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) for any implications on local transportation and infrastructure.
Update from the National Hurricane Center
According to the National Hurricane Center’s Advisory #13, issued at 2100z:
- The hurricane’s center is located near latitude 29.2 N, longitude 87.0 W.
- Moving north at 17 mph.
- Expected to make landfall tonight, followed by degradation into a post-tropical system by Saturday.
- Maximum sustained winds are around 115 mph, with hurricane-force winds extending 35 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extending up to 205 miles.
Airport & Equipment Information
Protective Shutdowns
- Mobile, AL:
- RWY 32 (RUJ) MALSR
- RWY 15 (MOB) MALSR
- ASR
- Gulf Shores, AL:
- RWY 27 (JKA) MALSR
- Pensacola, FL:
- RVR, ASR
- RWY 17 MALSR
Visit the Florida Airport Status Map for up-to-date information.
Unscheduled System Failures
- None reported. Check NOTAMs for the latest airport conditions.
Route and Airspace Updates
- ZTL/ZJX: Departures from ZTL to ZJX capped at or below FL230 due to elevated demand from hurricane deviations.
- ZMA: Routes Y280, Y290, Q100, and Q102 are closed westbound due to thunderstorms.
- ZHU: Routes L333, L465, M580, M215, and M219 are closed. Operators should plan alternate routes.
Operators should stay updated through FAA advisories and monitor airspace changes.
Operational Resources
The NBAA Humanitarian Emergency Response Operator (HERO) Database connects aviation professionals in disaster-response efforts. For more details and to register, visit the HERO Database.
