Do large earthquake's cause problems to airplanes or helicopters??

Question

If there was a 10.0 happening, and a plan flying over at a low altitude, would it be effected by the whole area shaking below it? Or will wind be effected?

Airplanes...Helicopters...Jets...

Answer 1

No. Except landing, that'd be fun.

If they are in the air, they are fine.

The air does not move differently due to earth quakes.

The air buffers you completely.

Test: get a seismograph and put it above a table, then shake the table.

Even 30ft off the ground the air above has more of an impact on windspeed/diection than the ground.

Answer 2

Helicopters get their upward motion from blowing air down so a small effect is possible with them but with planes and jets there is no way they could be affected other than not being able to find a place to land/take off from. Hope that helps!