This shouldn’t be a shocker for anyone, with so many things happening around us. So, it’s a plain fact that airspace restrictions have been there for decades, but the idea of a ‘no-fly zone’ in its modern form is relatively recent. Globally, a no-fly zone (NFZ) refers to an area where aircraft are not permitted to operate, usually enforced for military, security, or humanitarian reasons. While such zones are often associated with conflict settings, they also exist in peacetime to protect sensitive locations, national leadership, religious landmarks, and high-risk sites.
Likewise, India, too, maintains several designated no-fly zones where civilian aircraft are strictly prohibited. These air exclusion zones are enforced through aviation regulations and security protocols to minimise risk to people, infrastructure, and national assets. Here are five key places across India where planes still cannot fly — and why.
