Laser beams & meat shops major issues: Airport
Bhopal: The airport administration faces serious challenges with unauthorised laser beams and meat shops in the vicinity. Despite penalties and cautions, infractions persist, jeopardising aircraft safety.
The district administration initiated fresh action.
A recent Airfield Environment Management Committee discussed various security protocols, sanitation, and environmental conditions around the airport premises. The committee stressed the necessity of comprehensive security assessments. Directives included strengthened police surveillance and the installation of street lights beneath the flyover and adjacent areas to deter unlawful activities.
Airport authorities continue to press for stringent enforcement of regulations against laser and bright lighting near the airport and flight paths.
Laser beams or intense lights directed at aircraft create significant hazards. "The primary concern involves bright visible laser light causing pilot disorientation or momentary vision impairment during crucial flight phases like landing or takeoff. Although less frequent, both visible and invisible beams could potentially cause lasting eye damage to pilots.
These illuminations interfere with safe aircraft landing procedures," said Director Airport, Ramjee Awasthi. He added, "Same is the problem with the meat shop nearby as it attracts birds. This is also a major issue."
After receiving numerous pilot reports, the airport authority sought support from district officials. They request strict prohibition of such lights within four to five kilometres of airport grounds.
Present-day events often feature elaborate stages with high-intensity laser beams alongside LED mapping and music. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) advises against such displays.
Laser usage at night presents particular risks.
Officials said that to combat the meat shop issue, they are implementing a structured relocation programme. The plan includes identifying suitable alternative locations and providing compensation packages to affected shop owners.
The Divisional Commissioner office required No Objection Certificates (NOC) from the Aviation Authority of India for construction near the airport in both urban and rural areas. Building work requires prior NOC approval, with the municipal corporation tasked to implement this requirement.
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