"Veer Savarkar International Airport Set to Implement ILS and RLS Systems Soon"

The Veer Savarkar International Airport is gearing up to implement state-of-the-art Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Runway Lighting System (RLS), allowing for aircraft operations during night and adverse weather conditions, as confirmed by an official statement. Devender Yadav, the Airport Director, informed PTI that the Doppler Very High-Frequency Omni Range (DVOR) has been operational since January 19, serving as a crucial radio navigation system for aircraft.

The installation, calibration, and procedure design for glide path and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) necessary for the ILS system have been completed, and it is expected to become operational soon. ILS, a standard International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) precision landing aid, provides accurate azimuth and descent guidance signals for aircraft landing under various weather conditions.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI), in collaboration with the Navy, aims to finalize the ILS system by February 15. Simultaneously, the Indian Navy plans to conclude the installation of RLS for night landing by the end of March.

Upon completion and approval from AAI and the Indian Navy by April-May, Veer Savarkar International Airport will be well-equipped to operate flights during the night and in all weather conditions. The implementation is anticipated to increase flight operations, promote competitive airfare, and enhance tourist inflow to the scenic island. Furthermore, it will contribute to minimizing flight diversions resulting from adverse weather conditions.

The Airports Authority of India plays a pivotal role in providing Air Navigation services across the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) installations, particularly in the capital city of Port Blair, are vital for extending these services to aircraft flying between the Far East and the Middle East.

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