In a major move to bolster security, Noida International Airport (Jewar) and its surrounding areas have been declared a ‘Red Zone’ under a joint directive from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and national security agencies. As a result, flying drones or any type of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the area is now strictly prohibited.
Gautam Budh Nagar police has issued an advisory to this effect saying flying drones and unmanned aerial vehicles around the Noida International Airport in Jewar was a punishable offence.
The ban was implemented keeping in mind the airport’s security and monitoring of the airspace, it said.
Manish Kumar Mishra, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Jewar Airport, said, “There is a complete ban on flying drones or any type of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) above and in the vicinity of Noida International Airport.
“This ban has been implemented keeping in mind the security of the airport and monitoring of the airspace.”
As per instructions of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and security agencies, the Noida International Airport was declared a Red Zone (no drone fly zone) on October 8, 2024, he said.
“Flying a drone without permission in this area is a punishable offence under the Airports Authority of India Act, 1934 and the rules for UAV operation,” Mishra said.
“Legal action will be taken against any person, institution or group found violating this instruction.
“All citizens are requested to follow this rule and cooperate with the security system of the airport,” he added.
With Noida International Airport poised to become one of the country’s major aviation hubs, safeguarding the facility has become a matter of national importance.
In support of the new restrictions, security agencies, along with the local administration, have ramped up surveillance efforts, deploying CCTV cameras and other advanced monitoring systems across the area.
The airport management has appealed to the public for full cooperation, stressing that compliance with the regulations is crucial to ensuring the safety of the airport and the broader airspace.