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 […]
How to Apply for AAI NOC Online via NOCAS Portal — Step by Step
Do you need an Airport NOC for your building, tower, or telecom mast, but you don’t know where to start? You are not alone. Every year, thousands of applicants sit down at the AAI’s NOCAS portal for the first time and get stuck within minutes — wrong coordinate format, missing document, or a structure type […]
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 […]
What is GSR 751(E)? Complete Guide to Airport NOC Rules in India
What is GSR 751(E)? Complete Guide to Airport NOC Rules in India [IMAGE SUGGESTION 1: Featured image — an aircraft on final approach over a city skyline with a building height clearance overlay graphic. Alt text: “GSR 751(E) airport NOC rules explained — height restriction zones around Indian airports”] Are you building anything taller than […]