Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Kolkata Airport Issues SOP to Combat Laser Interference
Kolkata airport has created new rules to stop people from shining laser lights at airplanes.
These lights can blind pilots, making it hard to land safely.
Police and local authorities will work together to find and stop anyone using lasers near the airport.
They will also educate people about the dangers of laser use, and ban the use of laser lights in many places.
These new rules are to make sure planes can land safely.
The rules also ensure that laser shows and displays will be banned in the area.
Kolkata airport issued new SOPs to address laser interference incidents.
At least 13 laser incidents were reported between January and April.
Bidhannagar cops are directed to take immediate action on laser interference reports.
Municipal bodies are tasked with raising public awareness about laser safety.
Laser lights are banned within an 18.5-km radius of the airport per DGCA mandate.
- Who
- Kolkata airport authorities, Bidhannagar City Police, municipal bodies.
- What
- New SOPs to address laser interference, including immediate police action and public awareness campaigns.
- When
- Between January and April, new SOPs issued recently.
- Where
- Kolkata airport, Bidhannagar City, and surrounding areas.
- Why
- To tackle laser light interference incidents threatening flight safety.
- Reported Laser Incidents
- 13
- DGCA Laser Ban Radius
- 18.5 km
- Key Stakeholders
- Airport, Police, Municipal Bodies
- Police Jurisdiction
- Bidhannagar