Hisar airport cleared for night, low-visibility operations

In a significant boost to aviation infrastructure in the region, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has granted an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) licence to Maharaja Agrasen Airport, enabling it to operate flights during night hours and under low-visibility conditions.

According to a letter issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), approval has been accorded for amendment in the aerodrome licence issued to the AAI for Hisar airport — upgrading it from 4C VFR Day operations to 4C All-Weather Operations (IFR–Non Precision Approach Runway) under the Public Use Category.

Until now, the airport operated under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), permitting flight landings only during daytime and under clear visibility conditions. With the IFR clearance, flight services can now operate at a minimum visibility of 1,200 metres and the airport will function round the clock.

OP Saini, Airport Director at Hisar Airport, said certain observations were raised during a comprehensive inspection conducted by the DGCA on November 6-7, 2025. “The Airports Authority of India, in coordination with the Civil Aviation Department, Haryana, has addressed all those concerns. A second detailed compliance report was subsequently submitted to the DGCA. After reviewing the detailed report, the DGCA has granted IFR today,” he informed.

Flight operations at the Hisar airport had recently faced frequent cancellations due to dense fog conditions. With the new all-weather capability, the airport will also be able to accommodate diverted flights from nearby major airports such as Indira Gandhi International Airport and Jaipur International Airport during adverse weather.

The development is expected to strengthen regional connectivity and improve operational reliability at the airport.