Case Study: City Networks

Enhancing Transparency & Weather Intelligence at Guwahati International Airport

Client Name

Guwahati International Airport Ltd. (GMR Group)

Product & Service

Airveda EYE device with:
– Light & Wind Parameters
– Daylight Visibility
– Weatherproof stand
– LED public display

Location

Guwahati, Assam

Project Type

Airport

Client Requirement

GMR required a low-maintenance, cloud-connected system to deliver accurate, continuous data for operations and public transparency.

Introduction

As one of the busiest airports in Northeast India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, commonly known as Guwahati International Airport, manages the daily movement of more than 18,000 passengers. Operated by the GMR Group, the airport has established itself as a leading aviation hub, combining safety, sustainability, and technology-driven services to create seamless travel experiences.

Committed to innovation and passenger well-being, the airport continues to align with global standards of transparency and operational excellence. To further enhance its services, GMR partnered with Airveda to introduce a real-time AQI and weather monitoring system within the terminal.

This initiative allows operations teams to continuously track and publicly display PM2.5, PM10, temperature, humidity, wind conditions, and daylight visibility, ensuring compliance, passenger confidence, and efficient management while reinforcing the airport’s position as a modern, responsible gateway to the region.

Problem Statement

Operating in a region with fluctuating weather, large open spaces, and heavy passenger movement, the airport faced several challenges:

Visibility Concerns: Absence of reliable visibility data during haze and fog conditions posed risks for safe takeoff and landing operations.
Passenger Confidence: Lack of a real-time public display of air quality left passengers uninformed, reducing transparency and trust.

Weather Tracking: Inconsistent monitoring of wind speed and direction made it difficult to adapt to rapidly changing outdoor conditions.

To tackle these challenges, GMR partnered with Airveda to deploy a real-time weather & AQI monitoring system. The solution provides continuous tracking of wind speed, wind direction, daylight visibility, ambient light, PM2.5, PM10, temperature, and humidity — ensuring operational safety and public awareness.

Solution: Airveda Real-Time Weather Intelligence Solution

Airveda deployed the Airveda EYE device (PM2510TH–WSWDLDLVS–WP), engineered for all-weather outdoor environments. The system included:

Sensors for PM2.5, PM10, temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, daylight visibility, and ambient light.
An integrated LED display board for public awareness
Real-time dashboard access via web and mobile
A 3-year cloud connectivity plan for seamless operation
The airport deployed the Airveda model PM2510TH–WSWDLDLVS–WP, designed for outdoor, all-weather monitoring with full dashboard access.

Installed at a strategic outdoor location, the system enables both passengers and operations teams to access live environmental data, supporting informed decisions and building trust.

Key Features

Passenger-Facing LED Display: Visibly communicates air quality at terminal entrance

Weather Monitoring: Wind patterns, daylight, humidity, and temperature in one system.

Real-Time Monitoring: Live tracking of PM2.5, PM10, temperature, humidity, wind, and light

Smart Dashboard: Airport operations team receives full data access for proactive maintenance

Low-Maintenance Design: Rugged hardware with long-term sensor life and cloud sync

Results

Airveda’s advanced weather and air quality monitoring system has delivered significant improvements at Guwahati International Airport. Some of the key achievements include:

✅ Enhanced Passenger Confidence: Travelers visibly assured of healthy air quality throughout the terminal.

✅ 24/7 Monitoring: Instant operational response to environmental changes.

✅ Reduced Manual Oversight: Automation reduces staff workload and human error.

✅ Increased Transparency: Enhanced brand credibility with measurable metrics.

✅ Improved Flight Safety: Availability of visibility and wind data supports timely operational decisions, contributing to safer takeoff and landing conditions.

Conclusion

With Airveda’s real-time weather and air quality monitoring solution, Guwahati International Airport has taken a proactive step toward strengthening aviation safety, passenger wellness, and operational transparency.

By proactively sharing this data, GMR sets a benchmark for India’s aviation sector, where data, environment, and passenger trust come together seamlessly.

By integrating wind speed, direction, fog visibility, daylight intensity, temperature, humidity, and particulate monitoring, the airport can swiftly respond to changing conditions, ensuring safe flight operations and an enhanced passenger experience.

As more airports and transport hubs adopt smart environmental systems, GMR’s initiative emerges as a scalable blueprint for shaping the future of sustainable, resilient, and technology-enabled aviation infrastructure in India.

About the author

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