Karnataka Seeks Review of Height Restrictions Near Defence Airports

The Urban Development Department has raised concerns over additional height restrictions imposed by **defence airports in Bengaluru, citing impact on urban development.**

Key Details:

• Letter dated: 02 April 2026

• Issued by: Urban Development Department, Government of Karnataka

• Addressed to: Ministry of Defence

• Refers to G.S.R 751(E) Rules (2015) on airport height restrictions

• Defence airports reportedly restricting building height to 150m up to 20 km radius

• Rules officially specify restriction up to 15 km radius

• Around 78% additional area affected due to extended restriction

• Concerns raised over impact on:

• Core city development

• Transit-oriented development

• Urban mobility planning

• Request made to review restrictions considering:

• Flight safety

• Urban growth needs