India, Aug. 8 -- Rapid urbanisation in the city's eastern suburbs is driving a sharp rise in applications seeking No Objection Certificates (NoCs) for construction around the Lohegaon Air Force Station, highlighting the growing challenge of balancing the city's expansion with aviation safety.

Data available with the Indian Air Force (IAF) shows that NoC applications rose from 1,062 in 2020 to 1,401 in 2025 - an increase of nearly 32% over five years.

Officials attributed the rise to the rapid pace of residential construction, redevelopment and infrastructure projects around the operational airbase, where every proposed structure must be vetted to ensure it does not compromise flight safety.

The Lohegaon Air Force Station, which shares ...