GMR Hyderabad International Airport has upgraded Runway 09R with CAT III Airfield Ground Lighting capability, enhancing its ability to operate in low-visibility conditions. The improvement is expected to reduce weather-related delays and diversions, particularly during the winter fog season, and improve schedule reliability.

The upgrade includes advanced monitoring systems and Stand Manoeuvring Guidance Lights, as well as a Programmable Logic Controller-based system for central control of airfield lighting from the Airport Predictive Operation Centre. The work was completed on November 10, 2026.