2016 Availability summary

The LHC exhibited unprecedented availability during the 2016 proton Run, producing more than 40 fb-1 of integrated luminosity, significantly above the original target of 25 fb-1. This was achieved while running steadily with a peak luminosity above the design target of 1*10 34 cm-2 s-1. Individual system performance and an increased experience with the machine were fundamental to achieve these goals, following the consolidations and improvements deployed during the Long Shutdown 1 and the Year End Technical Stop in 2015 (YETS 15-16). In this presentation, the 2016 LHC availability statistics for the proton Run are presented and discussed, with a focus on the main contributors to downtime.