Begin timer setup

IceBriefFetching current weather…

Holdover estimate

OAT

°C

Awaiting input

ConditionAwaiting input

Wind—kt

Fluid typeChoose the fluid being applied

Fluid typeType IType IIType IV

Choose a type to continue

FAA Holdover Time GuidelinesWinter 2025–2026

Holdover table

Estimated holdover time—

Add the current outside air temperature.

Matched FAA row: Available after the required inputs are complete

Choose the fluid type and mixture above — the matching FAA table opens here with your temperature row and condition column marked.

Final application start

Next 8 hours · UTC

Near BIKF

Model forecast

Supplemental model forecast only—not a TAF.

1

Observe & confirm

Ground conditions

Outside air temperature

°C

Enter a temperature from −60°C to 40°C.

Current precipitation

Snow lookup:

Snow intensity lookup periodDayNight

2

Physical inspection

What is on the wing?

Contamination typeClean / noneFrostClear iceRime iceSnowSlushNot inspected

Awaiting inspection

Reported surface coverage0%

Observed thickness

Observed thicknessTrace<1 mm1–3 mm>3 mm

Aircraft model (optional)

Critical surface

Any adhering contamination means the aircraft is not clean. Coverage and thickness describe the observation—they do not make contamination acceptable for takeoff.

3

Planning suggestion

Treatment & fluid

Awaiting weather

Add current weather

Current temperature and precipitation are needed before a treatment suggestion can be shown.

1

RemoveHeated Type I or approved process

2

ProtectApproved Type II/III/IV when required

Selected lookupComplete current weather, fluid, and mixture inputs

Exact fluid brand (optional but required operationally)