Explainer: Why enforcing height restrictions around aerodromes is critical for flight safety
According to aviation experts, structures in the flight path may require pilots to deviate from the ideal rate of descent or ascent
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued the draft of the Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions Caused by Buildings and Trees, etc.) Rules, 2025, that will empower the government to act swiftly against buildings and trees that violate height restrictions or pose flight safety hazards in the vicinity of aerodromes.