Small Airports to Use GAGAN Satnav for Precise Landings

17 Jun 2024 CW Team

India's small airports are set to pioneer the use of the GAGAN (GPS-Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) satellite navigation system for landings, enhancing precision and safety in aviation. This move marks a significant advancement in India's air navigation capabilities, aiming to improve operational efficiency and reliability at smaller airports.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is spearheading this initiative, integrating GAGAN technology to support accurate landing procedures in challenging weather conditions and at airports with limited ground-based navigation infrastructure. The system, developed in collaboration with ISRO and the US-based FAA, provides augmented satellite-based navigation signals to aircraft, ensuring safer and more efficient flight operations.

GAGAN's implementation at small airports is expected to reduce flight delays, diversions, and cancellations caused by poor visibility and adverse weather conditions. It enhances the ability of aircraft to land safely, even in remote and difficult-to-access regions, thereby improving overall connectivity.

This technology also aligns with the government's UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme, which aims to make air travel more accessible to the common man by improving regional air connectivity. By equipping small airports with advanced navigation capabilities, GAGAN supports the broader goal of enhancing the aviation infrastructure across India.

The introduction of GAGAN at small airports is a crucial step towards modernising India's aviation sector. It not only boosts the safety and efficiency of air travel but also supports the growth of regional aviation by making air transport more reliable and accessible.

As GAGAN becomes operational at more airports, passengers can expect improved flight punctuality and fewer disruptions, fostering a more robust and resilient aviation network in India.

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