AAI to Assess Mumbai Building Heights Case-by-Case
Representative Image MUMBAI: A recent Airports Authority of India (AAI) circular addressing the effects of high frequency (HF) transmitters on vertical development may provide a solution for stalled redevelopment projects in the Juhu area. Dated March 18, 2026, the circular announced the formation of a regional committee to evaluate impacted zones, assess aviation safety implications, and establish guidelines for allowable building heights on a case-by-case basis. “There is a demand for reviewing regulations regarding HF transmitters, as the absence of clear standards from ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) is hindering the vertical growth of metropolitan areas,” it stated. Residents of…