Archive · 2 Jun 2025
DGCA Acts on Bird Hazard at Navi Mumbai Airport
Imagine a new airport is about to open near Mumbai.
The people in charge are worried about birds getting in the way of airplanes.
Birds can be dangerous to planes, especially during take-off and landing.
Some people have noticed that nearby, people are slaughtering animals and leaving out food waste, which attracts birds.
So, the government told the airport to stop these activities, like animal slaughter, that bring birds closer to the planes, to keep everyone safe.
The DGCA has ordered action against activities that attract birds near Navi Mumbai Airport.
Concerns were raised regarding illegal animal slaughter in Ulwe, near the airport.
Environmentalists reported increased bird activity due to food waste and carcasses.
The DGCA confirmed that the airport operator was instructed to stop bird-attracting activities.
The intervention aims to ensure aviation safety as the airport prepares to open.
- Who
- DGCA, airport operator, and environmental activists.
- What
- DGCA directed action against bird-attracting activities.
- When
- As the Navi Mumbai airport prepares to commence operations.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai International Airport, near Ulwe.
- Why
- To mitigate the risk of bird strikes to aircraft and ensure aviation safety.
- Regulatory Body
- DGCA
- Airport Name
- Navi Mumbai International Airport
- Location of Concern
- Ulwe, near Mumbai
- Distance to Airport
- 3 kilometers
- Safety Concern
- Bird strikes