UAS operations near airports (ATZ/CTR)

Verified from official sources
Circolare ATM-09AVersion 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

To fly a drone near airports inside ATZ or CTR zones without reserving airspace, you must strictly follow the rules in ENAC Circular ATM-09A.

Requirement as structured

UAS operations near airports within an Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ) or Control Zone (CTR) without airspace reservation must comply with the provisions of Circular ATM-09A.

Original regulatory text

Nelle vicinanze degli aeroporti, all'interno delle ATZ (Aerodrome Traffic Zone) o del CTR è possibile volare senza riserva dello spazio aereo, in accordo alle prescrizioni contenute nella Circolare ATM-09A.