New Delhi, February 13 Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Friday said a study is being conducted with the assistance of the global aviation body, ICAO, to explore solutions that can address issues related to height restrictions for buildings around airports.
India is one of the fastest-growing civil aviation markets in the world, and currently there are 165 airports. Another 50 airports are projected to be established in the next five years.
While real estate development is gaining momentum, height restrictions are in place for buildings around airports to ensure safe flight operations.
Against this backdrop, the minister mentioned the study while addressing the gathering at the National Urban and Real Estate Development Conclave 2026, organized by the real estate industry body, Naredco, in the national capital.
While the civil aviation sector is growing continuously, Naidu said the challenge is the height restrictions for buildings around the airports, especially in major cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai.
To look at solutions for addressing this issue, a study is being conducted now.
"We have partnered with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). We have started a study," Naidu said.
The team is visiting all the cities and examining the technologies as well as aviation operations. After taking into account all the feedback, a report will be prepared, he added.
Once the report is ready, the minister said efforts would be made to create an environment that allows for infrastructure growth in all these urban cities. "I am actively working on a solution for this area."
