Raipur Air Funnel Zones
AAI
Overview
Raipur airport funnel zone rules apply across a 56 km radius from Swami Vivekananda Airport's aerodrome reference point because the airport (ICAO: VERP) is classified as an IFR airport under AAI's official aerodrome list. The airport sits at Mana, 15 km southeast of Raipur city and 10 km east of Naya Raipur, at an elevation of 317.29 m AMSL. Its single runway 06/24, extended to 3,250 m in August 2024, runs northeast-southwest. The governing document is the color coded zoning map published by AAI under GSR 751(E), 2015.
The High-Plateau AMSL Trap: Why Raipur Airport Height Restrictions Work Differently
Raipur airport sits at 317.29 m AMSL, the highest elevation of any major central Indian airport. That figure changes the funnel zone calculation in a way most buyers miss entirely. The Permitted Top Elevation in the CCZM is stated in AMSL, so a plot near Mana village that sits at, say, 310 m AMSL and carries a CCZM ceiling of 360 m AMSL has only 50 m of permitted building height above ground. An equivalent ceiling in Mumbai would deliver far more usable floors, because Mumbai's airport sits at just 14 m AMSL. The plateau elevation compresses the margin between AMSL ceiling and ground elevation for every plot near the airport.
The table below shows how permitted building height works across the key obstacle limitation surfaces around Raipur airport's runway 06/24.
Approach / Funnel Surface
Distance from Runway
Along runway 06/24 axis (northeast-southwest), up to ~9 km
Height Rule
2% of distance from runway edge
AAI NOC Required?
Mandatory in all cases
Inner Horizontal Surface
Distance from Runway
Within ~4 km of runway ends
Height Rule
Max ~45 m AGL
AAI NOC Required?
Yes, if CCZM grid is red
Conical Surface
Distance from Runway
4-15 km from ARP
Height Rule
Gradient slopes upward at 5%
AAI NOC Required?
Depends on CCZM grid color.
Outer Horizontal Surface
Distance from Runway
15-56 km from ARP (IFR airport)
Height Rule
Generally permissive; local bylaws dominate
AAI NOC Required?
Required if building exceeds CCZM PTE
Zone Type
Distance from Runway
Height Rule
AAI NOC Required?
Approach / Funnel Surface
Along runway 06/24 axis (northeast-southwest), up to ~9 km
2% of distance from runway edge
Mandatory in all cases
Inner Horizontal Surface
Within ~4 km of runway ends
Max ~45 m AGL
Yes, if CCZM grid is red
Conical Surface
4-15 km from ARP
Gradient slopes upward at 5%
Depends on CCZM grid color.
Outer Horizontal Surface
15-56 km from ARP (IFR airport)
Generally permissive; local bylaws dominate
Required if building exceeds CCZM PTE
Tier-2 cities like Raipur see more permissive height thresholds than metros: at 4 km from the airport, Mumbai requires AAI approval for buildings above 17.87 m, while IFR tier-2 airports typically allow far more height at the same distance before triggering mandatory NOC. Confirm your individual CCZM grid from the NOCAS portal before drawing up any floor plan, because the plateau elevation means the effective AGL allowance varies sharply between plots, even a few hundred meters apart.
Mana, Arang, Abhanpur, Naya Raipur: Which Corridors the Raipur Funnel Zone Affects Most
Raipur's fastest-growing real estate corridors cluster around three axes: the Naya Raipur government city to the west of the airport, the Naya Raipur-Arang Road running east, and the Abhanpur belt along NH130C to the south. The airport's runway 06/24 orientation means the funnel zone's most restrictive approach surfaces extend northeast toward old Raipur city and southwest toward Abhanpur.
The table below maps key Raipur corridors against their funnel zone constraint profile.
Mana / Barauda (village adjacent to airport)
Airport Distance
0-2 km
Constraint Level
Very High (approach funnel + inner surface)
Growth Driver
Airport-linked land demand; logistics
Key Risk
Lowest height allowance in Raipur district; most parcels red-grid
Arang (along Naya Raipur-Arang Road)
Airport Distance
~10-12 km (east)
Constraint Level
Moderate
Growth Driver
Agricultural land; NH connectivity; affordable entry price
Key Risk
Approach funnel axis runs northeast; verify CCZM grid for each survey number
Abhanpur (NH130C corridor)
Airport Distance
~8-12 km (southwest)
Constraint Level
Moderate to High
Growth Driver
State highway connectivity; plotted township projects active
Key Risk
Southwest of runway 24 end; conical and approach surfaces overlap; check grid
Naya Raipur (government city, sectors west of airport)
Airport Distance
~10-14 km (west-northwest)
Constraint Level
Low to Moderate
Growth Driver
State capital planned city; RERA-registered projects; TCP approvals
Key Risk
Beyond critical funnel; local TCP bylaws dominate but 56 km IFR radius still applies
Kharora / Tilda (northeast corridor)
Airport Distance
~15-20 km (northeast)
Constraint Level
Low
Growth Driver
Industrial belt; NH approaching Bilaspur
Key Risk
Beyond inner funnel; conical surface CCZM grid check still advisable
Corridor / Locality
Airport Distance
Constraint Level
Growth Driver
Key Risk
Mana / Barauda (village adjacent to airport)
0-2 km
Very High (approach funnel + inner surface)
Airport-linked land demand; logistics
Lowest height allowance in Raipur district; most parcels red-grid
Arang (along Naya Raipur-Arang Road)
~10-12 km (east)
Moderate
Agricultural land; NH connectivity; affordable entry price
Approach funnel axis runs northeast; verify CCZM grid for each survey number
Abhanpur (NH130C corridor)
~8-12 km (southwest)
Moderate to High
State highway connectivity; plotted township projects active
Southwest of runway 24 end; conical and approach surfaces overlap; check grid
Naya Raipur (government city, sectors west of airport)
~10-14 km (west-northwest)
Low to Moderate
State capital planned city; RERA-registered projects; TCP approvals
Beyond critical funnel; local TCP bylaws dominate but 56 km IFR radius still applies
Kharora / Tilda (northeast corridor)
~15-20 km (northeast)
Low
Industrial belt; NH approaching Bilaspur
Beyond inner funnel; conical surface CCZM grid check still advisable
Abhanpur is the corridor most likely to surprise buyers. Plotted township projects on NH130C marketed as Naya Raipur-adjacent are positioned southwest of the airport's runway 24 end, directly under the approach surface. The 2% funnel slope formula means that at 2,000 m from the runway edge, the ceiling is only 40 m above ground. Sellers in Abhanpur routinely omit this. Ask for the CCZM grid number of the specific plot survey number before you discuss price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Raipur airport funnel zone and does it affect my plot near Naya Raipur?
Yes, it can. Swami Vivekananda Airport is IFR-classified, so the AAI NOC radius extends 56 km from the ARP. The funnel surface along runway 06/24 caps height at 2% of distance from the runway edge. Check your CCZM grid on the NOCAS portal before finalizing any plot purchase.
Do I need an AAI NOC to build near Raipur airport?
Yes, if your building's proposed top elevation in AMSL exceeds the CCZM Permitted Top Elevation for your grid. Below that ceiling, local bodies can approve directly without referring to AAI. Above it, apply through NOCAS before any construction begins. No construction work shall start before NOC is issued.
How is AMSL height calculated for a plot near Raipur airport?
Subtract your plot's certified ground elevation in meters AMSL from the CCZM permitted top elevation for your grid square. Raipur airport sits at 317.29 m AMSL, a high plateau. Even plots near Mana carry substantial ground elevation that compresses your usable AGL building height more than buyers expect.
What is the maximum building height near Swami Vivekananda Airport?
In the approach funnel along runway 06/24, permitted height equals 2% of distance from the runway edge: 1,000 m away allows only 20 m of height above ground. Within 4 km of the runway ends (Inner Horizontal Surface), the cap is approximately 45 m AGL before mandatory AAI NOC approval is required.
What happens if a building near Raipur airport violates height restrictions?
Violations are enforceable under the Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions caused by Buildings and Trees) Rules, 1994. Courts can order demolition of non-compliant floors regardless of construction stage or investment made. No Raipur Municipal Corporation or TCP approval overrides a statutory AAI height restriction under GSR 751(E).
Can I buy land near Abhanpur without facing Raipur airport construction restrictions?
Buying land in Abhanpur is unrestricted. The restriction governs what you build, not ownership. Abhanpur sits southwest of runway 24's approach axis and within the 56 km IFR radius. Any structure above the CCZM permitted top elevation for your specific grid requires a mandatory AAI NOC via NOCAS before construction starts.
Where can I view the official CCZM map for Raipur airport?
The AAI CCZM for Raipur is published on the NOCAS portal under the CCZM tab. Heights shown are in AMSL. Deduct your certified plot ground elevation to find your actual permitted building height above ground. If your grid is colored red, file an NOC application directly with AAI through NOCAS before any construction.
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Data Source & Verification
Source
Official Airports Authority of India (AAI) / Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) documents
Official Website
tcp.cg.gov.in/vikasyojna/RAIPUR/dev/RAIPUR%20-%202031/Raipur%20sign.pdf
Coordinate Reference System
EPSG:4326 (WGS 84)
Geometry Type
Polygon / MultiPolygon
Data Format
Vector (GeoJSON) + Raster Tiles
Last Verified
2026
Status
Active