LAHORE. How is it possible to weather proof the airport in only 12 months? Safegate Group and Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport work together in an Airport Traffic Expansion project. The objective is to increase aircraft movements from 0 to 25 per hour in low visibility. In this documentary, airport management, civil aviation and ADB Safegate's representatives share their thoughts about what the project means to the airport, and what is key in order to manage it in only 12 months´ time.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Lahore City in Punjab, in eastern Pakistan, is experiencing a boom in business and residential growth. But from mid-December until February, the winter climate brings dense fog, causing a problem for the airport. More than a hundred flights were cancelled in Lahore last year, due to low visibility. When aircraft have to divert it becomes extremely expensive for both airlines and airports and causes a lot of inconvenience for the passengers.
In June 2015 ADB Safegate and Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport signed a contract to work together towards weather proofing the airport in only 12 months. Normally a project as complex as this can take years to implement.
FIRST PHASE - TO KEEP THE AIRPORT OPERATIONAL DURING LVP
The first objective was to keep the airport open and operational during fog and make sure the airport was able to land aircraft in low visibility before the winter, guaranteeing 5 movements per hour. CAT III b landing conditions for approach were enabled with new Airfield Lighting Systems (AFL) and Instrument Landing System (ILS).
NEXT PHASE TO INCREASE AIRCRAFT MEVEMENTS FROM 0 TO 25
The next objective is to secure the airport to be able to handle 25 movements per hour during bad weather conditions. This phase of the project entails a completely new CONOPS, installation of A-SMGCS including SMR and MLATs, Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System and operational and technical training of CAA personnel to facilitate safe and secure movement at all times.
CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For information about the project please contact:
Patric Hammarlund, Area Sales Manager Dubai,
Email: patric.hammarlund@safegate.com,
Phone: +971504537507
For general queries:
Email: market@safegate.com
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ABOUT SAFEGATE GROUP
Safegate Group offers a complete range of solutions for increased safety, efficiency and environmental benefits to airports worldwide. We deliver airport performance, from approach to departure, to more than 1200 airports. With over 70 partners, headquarters in Sweden and offices around the world, Safegate Group is a truly global company. With 40 years of experience from the world’s busiest airports, Safegate Group is your one contact point for a complete solution guaranteeing your airport performance.
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Delivered goods in First Phase:
• 110 kilometre of primary cable
• 15 kilometres of multiple cable layers trenches
• 180 new Touchdown lights
• 224 new Runway centre lights
• 98 Runway edge lights
• 174 Elevated and inset Approach lights
• 54 Supplementary elevated and inset approach lights
• 4 Kilometres Slot cuts
• 150 m3 concrete poured
• 404 core drillings executed
• New ILS CAT III b system including localizer, Glide, Fare field monitor and shelter
• DIFLIS and CONOPS Workshop executed
23 окт 2016
