Veer Savarkar International Airport Holds Fog-Preparedness Meeting

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 13 December 2025

Veer Savarkar International Airport performed a Fog-Preparedness Meeting on December 13 as a part of its annual winter operations planning to make sure secure, easy and environment friendly plane operations throughout fog-related circumstances.

The assembly was chaired by the airport authorities and witnessed participation from representatives of all key stakeholders, together with airways, floor dealing with businesses, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Units, and the airport’s Operations wing.

During the assembly, stakeholders had been comprehensively briefed on the airport’s Fog Management Plan. Detailed deliberations had been held on the roles and obligations of every company, coordination mechanisms, communication protocols, passenger facilitation measures, and the readiness of essential infrastructure reminiscent of airfield lighting techniques, Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), Runway Visual Range (RVR) tools and different navigational aids.

Airport Director Mr. Muneer Madampat knowledgeable that though Veer Savarkar International Airport is mostly not liable to fog, preparedness is important to successfully handle any exigencies arising from fog-related disruptions at different main airports, which may subsequently result in flight delays on the island airport.

Emphasis was laid on the well timed dissemination of climate data, strict adherence to security procedures, availability of skilled manpower and seamless inter-agency coordination throughout fog circumstances. Stakeholders had been suggested to stay vigilant and guarantee compliance with prescribed normal working procedures to minimise operational disruptions whereas enhancing passenger security and luxury.

The airport authorities reaffirmed their dedication to sustaining the very best requirements of security and operational effectivity throughout the forthcoming fog season by proactive planning, coordination and preparedness.