Airport NOC Survey Pune — AAI Height Clearance

Pune Airport isn’t a standard civil airport. It’s a civil enclave sitting on the western edge of Lohagaon Air Force Station, and the Indian Air Force owns the ground it operates on. That single fact shapes almost every height clearance case in the city.

This page covers what an Airport NOC survey Pune project actually needs. That includes the dual civil-defence jurisdiction around Lohegaon, the added restriction from the nearby National Defence Academy (NDA), and the specific AMSL thresholds that determine whether your plot needs an NOC at all.

Why Pune’s NOC Process Involves Two Authorities, Not One

Most Indian cities deal with either a civil airport or a defence airbase. Pune deals with both at the same location. Because Lohagaon is a civil enclave inside an active Air Force station, the height clearance process for nearby construction runs through the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Air Force, not through AAI’s standard civil NOCAS route.

In practice, this means the developer needs a site elevation certificate from the Survey of India, along with a No-Objection Certificate from the defence authority. The application copy needs to reach both the concerned Command Headquarters (CATCO) and the nearest Air Force Station. This is the same defence-route process we cover in detail on our Defence IAF height clearance NOC page, and it’s the first thing to get right before you plan a project anywhere near Lohegaon.

Which Areas Fall Under Pune’s Restricted Zones

Pune Municipal Corporation has identified a long list of localities that fall within the airport and NDA’s regulated radius. These include Lohegaon, Dhanori, Vishrantwadi, Kalas, Yerwada, Kalyani Nagar, Viman Nagar, Kharadi, Warje, Karvenagar, Kothrud, Chandanagar, and Malwadi.

The zoning splits into three bands, measured from the Lohegaon and NDA runways:

• Red zone — within 6 km of the runways. NOC is mandatory here regardless of proposed height.
• Pink zone — extending from 6 km to 18 km.
• Blue sky zone — the outer band within the same 18 km radius, carrying comparatively lighter restrictions than the pink zone.

Even outside the strict red zone, your plot’s exact position within the pink or blue sky band still determines what elevation you’re allowed to build to. It isn’t a case of the restriction switching off past 6 km.

The Two Elevation Thresholds Pune Developers Should Know

Pune’s CCZM uses two specific AMSL figures as reference points for whether a structure needs an NOC at all. According to guidance issued to Pune Municipal Corporation, buildings at or below 627 metres AMSL in some parts of the city, and 637 metres AMSL in others, don’t require an NOC.

These figures aren’t interchangeable across the city. Which threshold applies to your plot depends on its exact location relative to Lohegaon and the NDA’s runway alignment. This is exactly why a certified site elevation survey matters before you assume your project falls under either threshold. Getting your site’s AMSL wrong by even a few metres can push a project that should have cleared automatically into a full NOC application instead.

How Long Does a Pune Airport NOC Take?

Because Pune’s process runs through the defence route, timelines run longer than a standard civil AAI application. IAF processing for a Pune case commonly takes 30 to 60 working days, and this applies even to buildings that only need clearance for rooftop additions like solar modules.

Once issued, a Pune-area NOC is generally valid for five years from the date of issue. If your project timeline runs long, you’ll need to revalidate before that window closes rather than let the clearance lapse mid-construction.

How an Airport NOC Survey Works in Pune

1. Jurisdiction and zone check — Confirm whether your plot falls in the red, pink, or blue sky zone, and verify which AMSL threshold (627 m or 637 m) applies to your specific location.
2. Site elevation and coordinate survey — A site elevation survey captures the site’s exact ground elevation and coordinates, since Pune’s process specifically calls for a Survey of India-format elevation certificate alongside standard survey documentation.
3. Documentation compilation — Structure drawings, ownership proof, and the defence-prescribed undertaking are prepared per Appendix C requirements, alongside standard NOCAS documentation where a civil element also applies.
4. Application filing — Copies go to the concerned Command HQ (CATCO) and the nearest Air Force Station, since this isn’t a single-portal online submission like AAI’s civil NOCAS.
5. Follow-up through review — Given the 30-to-60-working-day timeline, proactive follow-up on the file matters more here than on a standard civil case.

Why Elevation Accuracy Matters More in Pune’s Process

A defence-route NOC gets reviewed with more scrutiny than a typical civil case. Authorities treat inconsistent coordinates or elevation figures as a red flag, not just a paperwork gap.

This matters even more in Pune because two separate authorities can end up reviewing the same file. If your documentation doesn’t match between the civil and defence submissions, it can trigger delays on both sides rather than just one.

Getting the underlying survey right before you submit anything is the simplest way to avoid this. It’s also why we run the same certified site elevation process for every Pune application, regardless of which zone the plot falls in.

Which Projects in Pune Need This

This requirement isn’t limited to large residential towers. It applies to:

• Building height clearance for any structure in Viman Nagar, Kharadi, Kalyani Nagar, and the other listed localities within 18 km of Lohegaon or the NDA
• Rooftop additions on existing buildings, including solar installations, which still require clearance under Pune’s defence-route process
• Telecom masts, industrial structures, and any wind or hybrid renewable project planned in the outer Pune growth corridors

Why Get Your Pune Airport NOC Survey Done by Surveying India

Our in-house DGPS and Total Station teams deliver site elevation and coordinate data prepared to the Survey of India format Pune’s defence process specifically requires. We stay directly familiar with the red, pink, and blue sky zone structure across Viman Nagar, Kharadi, Kothrud, and the wider PMC and PCMC region, so we confirm the correct AMSL threshold for your exact plot instead of assuming a single citywide figure.

Because Pune’s NOC runs through the Ministry of Defence rather than AAI’s online portal, we handle the direct filing and follow-up with the Command HQ and nearest Air Force Station on your behalf. This proactive approach matters in a process that doesn’t come with an online tracking dashboard the way NOCAS does.

Beyond Pune, we’ve delivered survey work for government bodies, PSUs, and private developers across airport-regulated zones in India for over a decade. Our teams also work in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Kota, and Bhopal.

Planning a project anywhere in Pune? Share your plot location, and we’ll confirm which zone and AMSL threshold apply, whether the defence route or a civil process governs your case, and a realistic timeline before you finalise a layout.

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Regulatory reference: Height and zoning restrictions around Lohegaon and the NDA are governed under the Colour Coded Zoning Map issued by the Indian Air Force, in line with Gazette Notification GSR 751(E). For civil AAI processes elsewhere in India, refer to the official AAI NOCAS portal. Always verify the current zone classification and AMSL threshold for your specific coordinates before finalising a project.