Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, announced that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved the installation of an Aeronautical Ground Lighting System at Shivamogga Airport to enable night landings.
However, no proposals have been received by the DGCA for installing navigational aids or Instrument Approach & Landing (IAL) procedures. The Minister explained that night landing facilities are provided based on demand, operational requirements, and various other factors such as land availability, commercial viability, and airline interest.