Aviation Weather Improvement Act

This bill requires the National Weather Service to partner with the weather industry to deploy atmospheric sensors on commercial aircraft, collecting critical weather data like water vapor and turbulence information. It mandates improved turbulence forecasting for aviation safety and directs coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration to identify data gaps and transition research into operational use. The program is authorized to receive up to $10 million annually (2024-2028) to fund data procurement, vertical weather profiling, and enhanced forecasting capabilities. These changes directly affect commercial airlines (through sensor deployment), the National Weather Service, and all air travelers via safer, more accurate flight forecasts.