Prohibited Airspace - Emergency Duty Airspace

Verified from official sources
Article 236-71Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

You are prohibited from flying drones in 'Emergency Duty Airspace,' which is temporarily designated to protect search and rescue aircraft during emergencies.

Requirement as structured

Unmanned aircraft must not be operated in Emergency Duty Airspace (緊急用務空域) designated by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to ensure the safety of aircraft performing search, rescue, or other emergency duties.

Original regulatory text

四 国土交通省、防衛省、警察庁、都道府県警察又は地方公共団体の消防機関その他の関係機関の使用する航空機のうち捜索、救助その他の緊急用務を行う航空機の飛行の安全を確保する必要があるものとして国土交通大臣が指定する空域(以下「緊急用務空域」という。)