Instrument Landing System commissioned at Veer Surendra Sai Airport

July 21, 2021 Government

Bhubaneswar: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has commissioned a new Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda.

It will help in precise landing of aircraft at the airport.

It will also positively impact flight regularity during bad weather and low visibility conditions.

The new ILS became operational on 15th July 2021. The installation, testing, commissioning and flight inspection of the facility were carried out keeping all Covid19 related safety precautions in mind.

The overall cost of the project was approximately Rs 15 crore.

#AAI commissioned a new Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Veer Surendra Sai Airport @aaijharsugudaa1 that will help in precise landing of aircraft at the airport. It’ll also positively impact flight regularity during bad weather & low visibility conditions. pic.twitter.com/CznQUwZEDZ
— Airports Authority of India (@AAI_Official) July 20, 2021