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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) implemented strict height restrictions within a 20-kilometre radius of the upcoming Noida International Airport. The directive prohibits any form of vertical construction whether residential or commercial buildings, telecom infrastructure, or even tall trees without securing prior clearance through an official No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued via AAI's NOCAS portal. This action comes amid rising real estate activity around the Yamuna Expressway and Jewar region.
This week, the Airports Authority of India (AAI), acting under long-standing civil aviation safety mandates, enforced a blanket restriction on vertical constructions within a 20-kilometre radius of the upcoming Noida International Airport. The directive mandates that no new buildings, towers, or plantations exceeding a certain height can be undertaken without first securing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) through AAI's online NOCAS (No Objection Certificate Application System) portal. Advertisement
The regulation is grounded in GSR 751(E), introduced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 2015, which governs the Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) essential for ensuring safe aircraft landings, take-offs, and navigational integrity. The Airport Authority's latest advisory reaffirms that any violation of height norms will be treated as a safety threat, with punitive consequences under the Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions caused by Buildings and Trees etc.) Rules, 2023. These provisions empower authorities to remove unauthorised structures and levy penalties.
The rising real estate development across the Yamuna Expressway and the Jewar belt areas falling within the airport's immediate impact zone has triggered concerns over unregulated vertical growth. This includes not just high-rise buildings but also infrastructure like mobile towers and trees that could interfere with flight operations.
As per the directive, local authorities and planning bodies must consult AAI's colour-coded zoning maps before approving any project. In the event that a proposed structure exceeds the pre-approved height limits, developers are required to submit detailed proposals, including geographical coordinates and elevation data, via the NOCAS platform.
AAI officials highlighted that this clearance process is not a mere procedural step, but a critical safeguard that ensures the protection of both aircraft and ground infrastructure. They cautioned that any construction undertaken without obtaining the required NOC will face immediate enforcement action, including demolition.
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