Introduction of Instrument Landing System "CAT-IIIa" for the first time in Japan

When you fly to Kumamoto, you overlook the dynamic mountains of Aso and Kyushu. Kumamoto Airport, surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges, is situated in one of the richest natural environments in Japan. The location of the airport, while beautiful, lends itself to often being enveloped in fog, thus appropriately having been labeled a "foggy airport".
Therefore, after introducing "CAT-IIIa" for the first time in Japan, delays, rerouting, cancellation of flights due to weather, have been greatly decreased. Thus, the "System" can make the flow of people, freight and information reliable and efficient.

Planes equipped with high technology can fly safely and securely. The most critical moment is landing. Planes will be guided in safely through the help of ILS, which sends an electric frequency to make known a landing approach flight path and an angle of decent. "CAT-IIIa" refers to more than the performance specifications of ILS. Admission-limit-height by CAT-I is 60 meters, while it is 15 meters with the new "CAT-IIIa". Because of this technology, planes can fly through safe a dense fog. "CAT-IIIa" can ensure a flight independent of weather conditions.

"CAT-IIIa" is a system being introduced to Japan for the first time, but it has been previously introduced to most main airports in Europe and America. For example, in foggy Heathrow and San Francisco airport, CAT-III secures the safety and helps to ensure the scheduled time of flight. Many pilots place a high value on it. Introduction of the computer to high-tech planes has made the handling almost completely automated and pilots can afford to be engaged in general management in their cockpit. Landing requires utmost prudence, but "CAT-IIIa" can lighten the pilots' burden. Aircraft flight safety is enhanced by a manifold safety system which include a radar controlled flight system, communication with ILS for approach to a runway, and equipping and updating the aircraft with high technology.