Noida International Airport has moved to strengthen measures against bird and animal-related aviation risks, with Gautam Buddh Nagar’s district administration directing agencies to speed up drainage work and prevent waterlogging around the airport. The directions were issued during a virtual meeting of the Airfield Environment Management Committee, or AEMC, held on Thursday under the chairmanship of the district magistrate, according to Navbharat Times – Noida.
The meeting reviewed the movement of birds and other animals within and around the airport area, along with measures to maintain a safe operating environment. Particular attention was given to the possibility of birds and animals colliding with aircraft, an aviation safety concern that can become more acute when conditions around an airfield attract wildlife.
The committee instructed the departments concerned to complete necessary action within a defined timeframe and in coordination with one another. The directions covered the management of sanitation, drainage and animals in the area surrounding Noida International Airport.
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority, or YEIDA, and the irrigation department were specifically asked to accelerate pending drainage works. They were also directed to take effective steps to prevent waterlogging. The stated objective is to reduce the likelihood of birds and other animals gathering near the airport by addressing conditions that could attract them to the airfield’s surroundings.
Airport officials made a detailed presentation during the meeting on factors affecting the movement of birds and other animals in the area. The presentation was led by the airport’s chief operating officer, who conducted the proceedings. The report did not specify the number of bird or animal incidents recorded at the airport, nor did it identify a particular species or location as the immediate source of risk.
The meeting brought together officials from YEIDA, the district irrigation department, the veterinary department, the district administration, the police and the municipal council, besides other concerned agencies. Their participation reflects the multi-agency nature of managing an airport environment, where land drainage, waste and sanitation, animal control and policing can affect aviation operations beyond the airport’s operational boundary.
The committee’s instructions place drainage and waterlogging control alongside sanitation and animal management as immediate measures around the airport. The report did not provide a completion deadline for the pending drainage works or announce any new airport operating restrictions. Further action is expected from the departments directed to coordinate and strengthen these arrangements.
