Escrito por Alex Gervash, piloto comercial (31 años) y especialista en fobia a volar (18 años, más de 16 000 casos tratados)
Comprender por qué las turbulencias cerca de los aeropuertos son habituales y totalmente normales, sobre todo cuando hace calor y en las zonas costeras.
The Science Behind Low-Level Bumps
This type of turbulence arises due to differences in airspeed and wind direction. These differences can occur due to several factors, such as uneven heating of the Earth's surface, variations in temperature and humidity in the air, and geographical features of the terrain.
When and Where It's Most Common
Low-level turbulence is especially noticeable during the daytime, in warm seasons, and in locations where airports are near bodies of water and/or mountains.
For example, let's consider the airport in Nice, where it is surrounded by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea on one side and by mountains on the other, and it can get quite hot in the summer. These factors create conditions for the mixing of air masses and the occurrence of turbulence.
The Bumpy Road Analogy
A good analogy to understand this phenomenon is to think of it as driving on a bumpy road, where your car may sway a bit, but it doesn't mean there is any danger.
Engineering Margins
It's important to understand that aircraft are designed and built to withstand much stronger forces than those generated by turbulence. Aircraft are designed to handle flights in turbulent conditions with forces up to 5G, whereas in real conditions, turbulence rarely exceeds 1.5G.
Measure It Yourself
To measure the turbulence level, simply place your phone on any horizontal surface during the flight, such as a table or the armrest of a chair. The sensor measures and displays turbulence readings in real-time.
En resumen
Comprender por qué las turbulencias cerca de los aeropuertos son habituales y totalmente normales, sobre todo cuando hace calor y en las zonas costeras.
Piloto comercial (31 años de experiencia en aviación)
Formado en psicología y terapia del trauma (EMDR, Somatic Experiencing)
Fundador de phobia.aero y de la aplicación SkyGuru
Alex Gervash leverages 31 years of aviation experience as a commercial pilot and 18 years as a fear of flying specialist to help passengers navigate the complexities of aerophobia. Having managed over 16,000 cases, Alex integrates his advanced psychology expertise to offer comprehensive flight fear treatment, specializing in nervous system regulation for those prone to panic attacks on planes. His unique methodology combines technical flight knowledge with clinical interventions like EMDR therapy and trauma therapy to address specific triggers such as landing fear or severe turbulence. As the founder of the SkyGuru flight companion app, Alex provides travelers with professional in-flight support, ensuring that science-backed guidance is always accessible during every stage of the journey.
Especialista en: miedo a volar, tratamiento de la aerofobia, especialista en ansiedad ante los vuelos, terapia para el miedo a las turbulencias, ataques de pánico en aviones, aviofobia, fobia a volar, apoyo a pasajeros nerviosos, ansiedad ante el despegue, miedo al aterrizaje, tratamiento de la fobia a los aviones. Tratamiento basado en la evidencia mediante la experiencia somática, la terapia EMDR, la regulación polivagal, la regulación del sistema nervioso autónomo y la atención informada sobre el trauma.
