Question 1

What is the height limit for buildings near Ahmedabad airport?

Accepted Answer

No single cap exists. Height is in meters AMSL and varies by zone. The inner horizontal surface (~4 km) allows ~45 m above ground. Check NOCAS for your exact coordinates.

Question 2

Do I need an AAI NOC to build near the Ahmedabad airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Any structure within 20 km of SVPIA's ARP requires an AAI NOC. Post-2025, AMC won't issue Building use permission without validated NOCAS elevation clearance.

Question 3

What is the air funnel zone around the Ahmedabad airport?

Accepted Answer

Aligned with runway 05/23, it ends at a 2% gradient every 20 m from the runway, allowing only 1 m of extra height. Localities north and south sit inside this funnel.

Question 4

What happens if a building violates the OLS near Ahmedabad airport?

Accepted Answer

DGCA can issue demolition orders under the 1994 Rules. In Jan 2024, 46 orders were issued near SVPIA. Buyers inherit liability, including loss of occupancy certificate and forced vacation.

Question 5

How do I check if my Ahmedabad plot falls under the AAI height restriction zone?

Accepted Answer

Enter your plot's WGS84 coordinates on NOCAS and cross-reference with the Ahmedabad CCZM. Plots above 300 sq m need all four corner coordinates plus a licensed surveyor's elevation.

Question 6

What is the color-coded zoning map (CCZM) for the Ahmedabad airport?

Accepted Answer

AAI's CCZM divides the area into 6 color-coded grids (red, grey, yellow, pink, green, and blue), each showing permissible top elevation in AMSL. AMC and AUDA must certify compliance before any approval.

Question 7

Can buildings near Ahmedabad airport be demolished for height violations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As of Nov 2025, AMC is demolishing 13 buildings near SVPIA. Partial-floor demolition is also possible, leaving buyers with a legally unoccupiable unit while the structure remains standing.

Question 8

What is NOCAS, and how do I apply for airport height clearance in Ahmedabad?

Accepted Answer

NOCAS is AAI's online NOC portal at nocas2.aai.aero. Submit coordinates, surveyor-certified elevation, and building plans. Ahmedabad NOC station processes within 15 working days. Build nothing before clearance is in hand.

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