Drone rules near airports
Understand aerodrome restrictions, controlled airspace and the authorisation routes that may apply.
What this means
Most frameworks protect the airspace around aerodromes, but they do it in different ways: published restriction zones, controlled airspace classes, facility maps or national zone datasets.
The practical answer usually depends on the exact location and altitude, and on whether an authorisation route exists for that area.
Why jurisdiction matters
A distance that is acceptable at one aerodrome may be prohibited at another, and the authorisation process differs between authorities.
EU / EASA states
Member States publish UAS geographical zones around aerodromes and other sensitive areas, with conditions defined nationally.
United Kingdom
Flight restriction zones around protected aerodromes apply, with permission required from the relevant party before flying inside them.
United States
Controlled airspace requires authorisation, and facility map grids indicate the altitudes at which authorisation may be available.
Questions Drone Assistant can answer
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This page gives general regulatory information. It is not flight clearance, operational authorisation or legal advice, and it does not guarantee that a flight is legal. See sources and methodology and terms.