Hyderabad airport gets upgrade to tackle weather disruptions

Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) has successfully commissioned CAT III Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) capability for Runway 09R at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, marking a significant enhancement to the airport’s airside infrastructure and operational capabilities.

The upgraded capability will enable aircraft operations in significantly lower visibility conditions, helping reduce weather-related flight diversions and delays while ensuring a more reliable and seamless travel experience for passengers, particularly during the winter fog season, GHIAL stated in a release.

On this occasion, Chief Executive Officer of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, Kadhir Kadhiravan, said that Hyderabad Airport has achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming a future-ready, all-weather aviation hub with the introduction of CAT III capability.

“The capability further strengthens Hyderabad Airport’s position as a globally benchmarked gateway committed to the highest standards of safety, operational excellence, and service delivery.” he said.

Hyderabad Airport has upgraded critical airfield systems, including CAT III-compliant runway lighting, advanced monitoring systems, and Stand Maneuvering Guidance Lights (SMGL), which provide enhanced guidance for pilots and improve airfield safety.

An indigenously developed PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)-SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)-based solution has also been implemented, enabling centralized monitoring and control of lighting systems from the Airport Predictive Operation Centre (APOC), further enhancing airside efficiency and operational effectiveness.

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