Do planes take off in the rain?

Like most things aviation related, it depends. In most rainy conditions airplanes can take-off and fly with no problems. This is true of even smaller general aviation aircraft. read more

Rain doesn't significantly affect the underlying physics of flight. There may be extra precautions depending on a number of criteria. read more

Planes take off and land in rain and even snow. Severe thunderstorms are different and it really depends on the severity of the storm, the wind levels and where the storm is in relation to the airport and flight path. read more

During scattered rain it is permissible but during the time of hailstorm and thunderstorm it is strictly suggested not to take off. Similarly, the same goes for landing. During the time of thunderstorm and hailstorm flight remains in stratosphere and lands when the weather gets normal. read more