SkyCast: India’s First Aviation Weather System at IGI
Why in the news
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh opened SkyCast at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, a new system built to make flying safer through better weather information.
Key facts
- SkyCast is India’s first aviation weather monitoring system, installed at IGI Airport, New Delhi.
- Developed under Mission Mausam.
- India is the 19th country in the world with an integrated aviation weather monitoring platform.
- Gives real-time monitoring and forecast alerts up to three hours in advance.
- Purpose: improve aviation safety and lessen fog-related disruptions.
At a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | IGI Airport, New Delhi |
| Umbrella mission | Mission Mausam |
| Alert lead time | Up to 3 hours |
| Global rank for India | 19th country |
Exam angle
- Inaugurated by: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister.
- Parent programme: Mission Mausam.
- Key numbers: 19th country; alerts up to three hours ahead.