The Somali Civil Aviation Authority SCAA has launched a new, state of the art satellite-based weather monitoring and forecasting system, marking a significant milestone in the country’s meteorological and aviation infrastructure.
The upgraded system replaces a decade-old platform and introduces cutting edge tools including the Meteosat Third Generation MTG satellite system, a PUMA 2025 workstation, and access to the ClimSA platform.
This development, backed by the African Union, European Union, and EUMETSAT, provides Somalia with near real time access to high-resolution satellite data, offering substantial improvements in the monitoring of severe weather and the provision of accurate forecasts.
It comes at a time when reliable meteorological data is increasingly vital for aviation safety, national planning, and climate resilience.
The installation of a dedicated MTG data receiver in Mogadishu ensures seamless access to satellite feeds and enables continuous data reception and analysis at the national level.
This mirrors similar developments in other parts of Africa, such as Kenya’s PUMA‑2025 ground station in Nairobi, which serves as a key node in the continent’s expanding network of advanced meteorological infrastructure.
The new platform will also support a wider range of applications beyond aviation.
With more precise and timely meteorological data, Somalia can enhance its disaster preparedness, agricultural planning, and water resource management, sectors that are especially vulnerable to climate variability.
Somalia’s adoption of MTG satellite technology, supported by the ClimSA initiative Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications Programme), also represents an important step in aligning with continental goals for climate-smart decision-making.
The system’s launch positions Somalia among a growing number of African nations investing in high-impact, data-driven solutions to mitigate weather and climate risks.
Source:https://spaceinafrica.com/2025/07/02/somalia-launches-advanced-satellite-system-to-boost-aviation-weather-monitoring/