Keshod Airport to Get ILS CAT-I Landing System

Keshod: Keshod Airport in Gujarat’s Junagadh district is set to get a Category-I Instrument Landing System (ILS CAT-I), which will help aircraft make safer and more precise landings during low-visibility conditions.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has invited tenders worth ₹1.25 crore for miscellaneous civil works required for the installation of the landing system at the airport. The estimated cost of the works is ₹1,25,59,543, excluding GST, with a completion deadline of 60 days.

The proposed installation is aimed at improving Keshod Airport’s landing infrastructure and supporting aircraft operations during adverse weather conditions. An Instrument Landing System provides lateral and vertical guidance to aircraft during approaches, helping pilots align with the runway and maintain a controlled descent when visibility is reduced.

An ILS CAT-I approach supports a decision height of at least 200 feet and a runway visual range of at least 550 metres, subject to applicable operational and regulatory requirements. The system comprises a localizer for lateral guidance and a glide slope for vertical guidance, enabling aircraft to make more precise approaches during adverse weather. DeshGujarat