Lucknow Air Funnel Zones
AAI
Overview
The Lucknow airport height restriction zone covers all land within 20 km of the Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP) of Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA) in Amausi. The governing document is AAI's Color-Coded Zoning Map (CCZM) for Lucknow, issued under GSR 751(E) dated 30 September 2015. Lucknow is among the first cities in India for which this map was prepared and handed to local bodies, including LDA and LMC. This page explains how the CCZM operates, what the 35% height-increase plateau means for buyers at distance from the runway, which corridors carry the highest demolition risk, and what the Aerocity land push near Rahimabad means for investors.
LDA Notices, Demolition Risk, and the NOC Gap Builders Exploit Near CCSIA
0–500 m (runway strip)
Maximum Permitted Structure
No construction
NOC Required?
Prohibited
Approved By
N/A
500 m–4 km (inner horizontal surface)
Maximum Permitted Structure
45 m AGL maximum
NOC Required?
Yes, from AAI
Approved By
AAI only
4–15 km (outer horizontal surface)
Maximum Permitted Structure
1 m per 20 m of distance; up to 300 m
NOC Required?
Only if above CCZM PTE
Approved By
LDA/LMC if below PTE; AAI if above
15–20 km (peripheral zone)
Maximum Permitted Structure
No height cap; NOC still required
NOC Required?
Yes
Approved By
AAI via NOCAS
Distance from ARP
Maximum Permitted Structure
NOC Required?
Approved By
0–500 m (runway strip)
No construction
Prohibited
N/A
500 m–4 km (inner horizontal surface)
45 m AGL maximum
Yes, from AAI
AAI only
4–15 km (outer horizontal surface)
1 m per 20 m of distance; up to 300 m
Only if above CCZM PTE
LDA/LMC if below PTE; AAI if above
15–20 km (peripheral zone)
No height cap; NOC still required
Yes
AAI via NOCAS
Ask the builder for the NOCAS application number and the AAI NOC certificate before you pay a booking amount. If they cannot produce both, the upper floors of that building are legally at risk.
Amausi, Rahimabad, and the Aerocity Corridor: Where Height Caps Shape Investment Risk
Amausi / Sarojini Nagar
Distance from ARP
~2–4 km
Demolition Risk
Very High
Key Constraint
Inner horizontal surface; 45 m AGL cap; direct AAI NOC mandatory
Rahimabad / Mohammadpur Bhakti Kheda
Distance from ARP
~1–3 km
Demolition Risk
Very High
Key Constraint
Active demolition notices; land acquisition ongoing for Aerocity
Alambagh
Distance from ARP
~6–8 km
Demolition Risk
Moderate-High
Key Constraint
Flat CCZM gradient, height ceiling barely rises, verify grid
Gomti Nagar
Distance from ARP
~12–14 km
Demolition Risk
Moderate
Key Constraint
Outer surface zone: more headroom, but 15–20 km peripheral NOC still applies
Locality / Corridor
Distance from ARP
Demolition Risk
Key Constraint
Amausi / Sarojini Nagar
~2–4 km
Very High
Inner horizontal surface; 45 m AGL cap; direct AAI NOC mandatory
Rahimabad / Mohammadpur Bhakti Kheda
~1–3 km
Very High
Active demolition notices; land acquisition ongoing for Aerocity
Alambagh
~6–8 km
Moderate-High
Flat CCZM gradient, height ceiling barely rises, verify grid
Gomti Nagar
~12–14 km
Moderate
Outer surface zone: more headroom, but 15–20 km peripheral NOC still applies
Rahimabad is the most misread corridor in Lucknow's airport zone. Buyers see low land prices and Aerocity headlines and assume construction rights are expanding. They are contracting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum building height allowed near the Lucknow airport?
No single number applies. Inner horizontal surface up to 4 km caps structures at 45 m AGL. Beyond that, the CCZM Permissible Top Elevation governs. Check your grid on NOCAS.
Do I need an AAI NOC before buying a plot near Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport?
Yes, if you intend to build. GSR 751(E) requires every structure within 20 km to hold an AAI NOC or fall below the CCZM PTE. Red-coded grids require NOC regardless of height.
How do I check if my plot in Lucknow falls in the airport height restriction zone?
Get your WGS-84 coordinates, locate your plot on the Lucknow CCZM at nocas2.aai.aero, identify the grid color, and read the PTE. NOCAS also accepts coordinate input to return the applicable PTE directly.
What happens if a building violates Lucknow Airport's height restrictions?
LDA, district administration, and airport management issue demolition notices jointly. LDA noticed 50 houses in August 2024 and 15 high-rises in July 2025. Non-compliant floors can be compulsorily removed with no buyer compensation.
What is a color-coded zoning map, and how does it affect my property near Lucknow Airport?
AAI's grid-based map showing the maximum permissible top elevation AMSL around CCSIA. Below PTE, LDA, or LMC can be approved locally. At or above PTE, direct AAI NOC via NOCAS is mandatory. Red grids always go to AAI first.
Can LDA approve building heights in Lucknow near the airport without an AAI NOC?
Only if the proposed top elevation is strictly below the CCZM PTE and the plot is not on approach or transitional surfaces. Red grids and the inner 4 km always require AAI NOC first.
What is AMSL, and how do I calculate the actual height I can build near CCSIA?
AMSL means "above mean sea level." Subtract your plot's ground elevation from the CCZM PTE to get your usable AGL height. Submit WGS-84 coordinates and site elevation on NOCAS for a precise calculation.
Is land near Rahimabad and Amausi safe to buy given the airport zone?
Rahimabad is an active enforcement zone with demolition notices in August 2024 and ongoing surveys. Planned Aerocity has no cabinet clearance as of early 2025. Only NOC-confirmed, independently verified low-rise plots carry lower risk.
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Data Source & Verification
Source
Official Airports Authority of India (AAI) / Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) documents
Official Website
aai.aero
Coordinate Reference System
EPSG:4326 (WGS 84)
Geometry Type
Polygon / MultiPolygon
Data Format
Raster Tiles (from GeoTIFF)
Last Verified
2026
Status
Active