Bhopal, June 22 -- As light drizzles heralded the arrival of the monsoon in the state capital, Raja Bhoj Airport on Saturday successfully conducted runway friction testing to ensure safe aircraft landings in wet conditions.
The inspection followed Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) norms, using specialised machinery to assess skid resistance. These checks are vital during the rainy season, when water accumulation can make runway surfaces slippery and unpredictable.
Friction testing helps prevent aquaplaning-a dangerous phenomenon in which a thin water film causes aircraft tyres to lose contact with the runway, leading to a potential loss of control.
Airport safety officials r...