Hyderabad Airport commissions CAT III capability on Runway 09R
The upgrade from CAT II to CAT III capability is expected to improve flight schedule reliability, particularly during the winter fog season, and help airlines maintain operational continuity during adverse weather conditions, the Airp0rt said in a release on Tuesday.
GHIAL CEO Kadhir Kadhiravan said the enhancement was part of the airport’s efforts to strengthen its infrastructure and emerge as an all-weather aviation hub.
It would improve operational efficiency and safety while minimising disruptions caused by poor visibility, he said.
As part of the upgrade, the airport has installed CAT III-compliant runway lighting, advanced monitoring systems and Stand Maneuvering Guidance Lights (SMGL) to provide better guidance to pilots and enhance airfield safety.
The airport has also implemented an indigenously developed Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)-based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for centralised monitoring and control of airfield lighting from its Airport Predictive Operation Centre (APOC).
The new capability is expected to improve the airport’s preparedness for low-visibility operations and provide greater reliability for passengers and airlines.
