A building height restriction near airport applies to any site within 20 km of a VFR airport or 56 km of an IFR airport, measured from the Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP). Your maximum height is the Permissible Top Elevation (PTE) set by AAI minus your site’s ground elevation. You need an AAI NOC before construction […]
What is Colour Coded Zoning Map (CCZM) and Why It Matters
Ever wondered why some buildings near an airport get approved by the local municipal office in days, while others wait months for AAI’s sign-off? The colour coded zoning map AAI system is usually the answer. The colour coded zoning map AAI publishes is a grid-based map that shows the Permissible Top Elevation (PTE) for every […]
AAI NOC vs DGCA Clearance
AAI NOC vs DGCA Clearance — What’s the Difference? Ask ten people involved in construction near an Indian airport what DGCA clearance means, and you will likely get ten different answers. Some call it a separate approval. Others use it interchangeably with the AAI NOC. In reality, neither is fully correct, and this confusion causes […]