The basic characteristics, forming mechanism, effect of the downburst on flying safety and adoptable measure are briefly introduced in this paper,on purpose to give support to flying safety for pilots and weathermen.

• 本文根据目前所掌握的资料；对下击暴流的基本特征、形成机理、下击暴流对飞行安全的影响及防范措施作了简要的归纳介绍；以利于飞行和气象人员保障飞行安全.