Local officials said an IAF team arrived at the Baramati airstrip around 5 pm in an IAF transport aircraft and was subsequently deployed from the ATC lounge at the Baramati airport.

Deployment of ATC and weather support is considered crucial, according to key leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister. amit shahThey are expected to reach Baramati to attend the last rites of Ajit Pawar.

Officials said that from a technical point of view, the deployment of ATC personnel helps establish temporary airspace control and flight safety protocols in and around the accident site. This includes restricting non-essential air movements, coordinating rescue operations and ensuring safe separation for emergency or relief aircraft operating nearby. These measures are essential not only to avoid secondary incidents but also to allow investigators uninterrupted access to the accident site.

Meanwhile, the weather equipment provides real-time and retrospective weather data, including wind speed and direction, visibility, cloudiness, temperature and pressure. Along with ATC support, this enables the safe movement of helicopters and other aircraft to the scene and operate from Baramati for official visits.