CAAN plans new navigation system to curb flight diversions at Pokhara Airport
Summary
CAAN plans to introduce a satellite-based navigation and landing procedure at Pokhara International Airport to reduce flight diversions, cancellations and disruptions caused by bad weather and poor visibility. The new system is expected to make operations at the airport safer and more reliable.
Key Points
- CAAN has completed a preliminary technical study for implementing Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required (RNP-AR) at Pokhara International Airport.
- The advanced satellite-based approach is meant to reduce diversions, go-arounds and cancellations caused by adverse weather and low visibility.
- Pokhara Airport’s hilly terrain and current radio-based navigation system make flight operations difficult during poor conditions.
- Minister Khadak Raj Paudel said the initiative will help make air services in Pokhara safer, more reliable and regular.
