Air Traffic Control Approval via AirShare
Verified from official sourcesAerodromesVersion 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
If you need to fly in controlled airspace near an airport, you must request and obtain approval from Air Traffic Control using the 'My Flights' feature in the AirShare app.
Requirement as structured
CAA NZ states that drone pilots must obtain approval from Air Traffic Control (Airways) via the 'My Flights' function on the AirShare app when seeking to fly within controlled airspace near aerodromes.
Original regulatory text
For major aerodromes located within controlled airspace, you must: - Obtain approval from Air Traffic Control (Airways) via the My Flights(external link) function on the AirShare app.