DGCA
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DGCA sets conditions for photography at Indian aerodromes
Aerodrome operators must permit photography only under DGCA security controls
Change
DGCA permitted aerodrome operators to allow photography in security hold areas and tarmacs of licensed aerodromes, subject to safety, security-clearance, identification, access-permit and three-year recordkeeping conditions.
Why it matters
The order turns aerodrome photography into a controlled airport-security process rather than an unrestricted activity. Operators must prevent photography that disrupts aircraft operations, passenger or cargo movement, safety duties, crowd control or airport structures. Photography records must be retained for three years and produced to DGCA on demand.
Implications
- — Aerodrome operators must permit photography only when safety, security, crowding and operational-interference conditions are satisfied — non-compliant photography cannot be allowed inside the covered airport areas.
- — Airport security and access-control teams must verify identification documents, BCAS-directed entry permits and applicable security checks before airside photography — unauthorised access breaks the permission conditions.
- — Aerodrome compliance teams must retain photography records for three years and produce them for DGCA inspection on demand — missing records leave the operator unable to evidence compliance with the order.
Who is affected
- — Aerodrome operators in India
- — Airport security and access-control teams
- — Aerodrome compliance teams