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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
No construction in 20-km radius of Noida airport without NOC
No constructions or tree planting is allowed within a 20-km radius of the Noida International Airport (NIA) without a Height Clearance No Objection Certificate (NOC) received from the Airport Authority of India (AAI), the NIA has informed builders and local authorities on Friday. In a statement, the Noida airport said that the directives have been issued based on rules laid down by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in 2015 and enforced under the Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions caused by Buildings and Trees) Rules, 2023. 'It requires all stakeholders, including builders, landowners, and government bodies, to obtain a Height No Objection Certificate from the AAI before initiating any vertical development within the prescribed limit,' read the statement. 'No construction activity, erection of structures, or tree plantation is permitted without a valid Height Clearance NOC from AAI,' Noida airport's chief operating officer (COO) Kiran Jain said in the statement. 'This is not merely a procedural requirement but a critical safeguard for aircraft operations and navigation systems,' she added. She further said that any kind of unauthorised construction or vegetation growth within the restricted airspace could breach Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS), posing threat to flight safety and air traffic control systems. 'The enforcement framework includes legal provisions for demolition and penalties.' Jain said that all concerned parties must approach local bodies before initiating any vertical development within the 20-km perimeter. These bodies will consult the Colour-Coded Zoning Map (CCZM) issued by AAI to assess permissible height limits. Based on the proposed construction height, the applicant may be directed to apply for a Height NOC via AAI's NOCAS portal. Officials said the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations take precedence as NIA prepares to become a major aviation hub for the National Capital Region. 'Stakeholders are strongly advised to halt any unapproved development activities in the safeguarded zone immediately… Timely compliance is essential to avoid legal consequences and ensure smooth commissioning of the airport,' Jain said. Earlier this week, The Indian Express had reported that over 90% of the work at the airport has been completed, and the remaining tasks will likely be completed by September 30.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Construction banned in 10 km radius of Noida international airport
GREATER NOIDA: The Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) and the Gautam Budh Nagar district administration has banned construction in a 10km radius of the Noida international airport. According to a new directive, no construction can take place without a proper no objection certificate (NOC) from the administrative department, officials aware of the matter, said. To protect the airspace, officials were told to strictly control activities involving laser emitters and drones in the vicinity of the airport. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Archives) The move comes after officials realised that rampant illegal construction in the vicinity of the airport can hamper operations at the new airport. A key meeting of the Airport Environment Management Committee (AEMC) for Noida International Airport was held on Wednesday, in which officials from the district administration, the airport concessionaire YIAPL (Yamuna International Airport Private Limited), and representatives from various related departments participated to plan measures for enhancing environmental safety and operational security in and around the upcoming airport. During the meeting, Noida International Airport COO Kiran Jain highlighted potential risks to aircraft operations within a 10km radius of the airport. Jain said that the presence of birds, stray animals and illegal constructions can pose threats to flight safety. 'To mitigate these risks, YIAPL proposed several measures, including identifying and acting against buildings constructed without mandatory No Objection Certificates (NOCs), regulating new construction activities, conducting joint surveys with the local administration, and establishing an obstacle control committee to monitor and remove any physical obstructions that might endanger air traffic,' said Shailendra Bhatia, nodal officer of the Noida International Airport Limited. To protect the airspace, officials were told to strictly control activities involving laser emitters and drones in the vicinity of the airport. The District Magistrate highlighted that these activities should not take place near the airport without prior clearance. Officials were further instructed to conduct monthly inspections alongside AEMC members, share updated information regularly, and submit detailed progress reports to ensure effective implementation of safety and environmental measures.
