Nagpur News: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport has taken a major step towards safer flight operations during fog and bad weather with the installation of a new mid-point Runway Visual Range (RVR) system.
The advanced system provides real-time runway visibility information to pilots and Air Traffic Control (ATC), helping ensure safer take-offs and landings during fog, heavy rain, haze and other low-visibility conditions.
With the latest installation, Nagpur Airport now has RVR systems at both runway ends as well as the middle section of the runway. Officials said this upgrade moves the airport closer to achieving CAT-II operational capability — an advanced landing system that allows aircraft to operate more safely in poor visibility and dense fog conditions.
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Dr. Rizwan Ahmed, Director and Scientist-D at the Aerodrome Meteorological Office (AMO), said the mid-point RVR system will improve runway visibility assessment and strengthen operational support for pilots, ATC and airport authorities. He added that the technology will help reduce weather-related flight disruptions and improve aviation safety.
Officials informed that the Aerodrome Meteorological Office Nagpur, functioning under the India Meteorological Department, provides aviation weather support for safe and efficient aircraft operations.
AMO Nagpur had also received ISO 9001:2015 certification in 2025 for quality management and continual improvement in aviation meteorological services.
The latest technological upgrade is expected to further strengthen Nagpur’s position as an emerging aviation hub in Central India.
