Hyderabad RGIA CAT III Upgrade | Hyderabad, Nov. 11: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has commissioned CAT III Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) capability on Runway 09R to improve aircraft operations during poor visibility.
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GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) said the upgrade would support aircraft movements in significantly lower visibility conditions.
The new capability is expected to reduce weather-related flight diversions and delays, particularly during the winter fog season. It will also help provide more reliable travel services for passengers.
Hyderabad RGIA CAT III Upgrade | Hyderabad Airport Strengthens CAT III Infrastructure
The airport has upgraded several critical airfield systems to support CAT III operations. These include compliant runway lighting, advanced monitoring systems and Stand Maneuvering Guidance Lights (SMGL).
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The SMGL system provides improved guidance to pilots and enhances airfield safety.
Additionally, the airport has introduced an indigenously developed PLC-SCADA-based solution. It enables centralised monitoring and control of lighting systems from the Airport Predictive Operation Centre (APOC).
GHIAL Chief Executive Officer Kadhir Kadhiravan said the upgrade marked an important step towards making Hyderabad Airport a future-ready, all-weather aviation hub.
He said the development would strengthen the airport’s focus on safety, operational efficiency and service standards.
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