Kolkata Airport Hosts Technical Session on Safeguarding Against GNSS Spoofing

Kolkata airport conducted a technical session for air traffic controllers from the eastern region, focusing on handling spoofing-related incidents. The session covered Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Radio Frequency Interference and its impact on Air Traffic Management and aircraft navigation. It was coordinated by Mahua B Adhikary.

Kolkata airport on Tuesday held a technical session aimed at educating air traffic controllers from eastern region airports about handling situations caused by spoofing, which poses risks to passengers and crew midair.

Spoofing, the act of disguising communication from an unknown source as that from a trusted one, was a key focus. The session specifically dealt with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Radio Frequency Interference, according to an Airports Authority of India (AAI) statement.

The statement highlighted that GNSS—a network of satellites broadcasting timing and orbital information for navigation and positioning measurements—has significantly enhanced efficiency and safety in aviation. However, GNSS jamming and spoofing, experienced in some regions, could adversely affect Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations and mislead flights. The session was coordinated by Mahua B Adhikary, General Manager (Air Traffic Management)-Eastern Region.

(With inputs from agencies.)