Phase 2 of ILS- CAT III Upgrade Project on

In efforts to boost the Kingdom’s air navigation systems and to align it with international standards, Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications announced the Implementation of Phase 2 of the ILS- CAT III Upgrade Project. Kamal Ahmed, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, and French company Aeroport de Paris Ingenierie signed an agreement yesterday (ADPI), for an amount of BD 930,200.

The ministry stated that the implementation is with joint efforts from MTT’s Civil Aviation Affairs and the Bahrain Airport Company. “Implementing CAT III, which ensures the highest level precision approach for aircraft landing on the runway, is part of the ministry’s plan to develop and modernize the ILS operations at Bahrain International Airport (BIA). The system enables pilots to navigate and land safely in difficult weather conditions and low visibility,” The ministry stated.

Mr. Ahmed said that the project involves installing additional lights on the runway and the development of auxiliary substations to support CAT III operations. “I am pleased to announce that the MTT is about to appoint a consultant to upgrade the ILS operations at BIA to CAT III, which allow pilots to land in visibilities of up to 50m.

“This involves installing additional lights on the runway and the development of auxiliary substations to support CAT III operations. “This will enable enhanced safety and security during takeoff and landing and will help reduce the number of diverted flights from BIA, as well as prevent delays and protect the safety of passengers.