ATS Coordination on Airport Grounds

Verified from official sources
7.3Circolare ENAC ATM-09A, para. 7Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

When operating a drone on airport grounds, you must coordinate with the local air traffic service (TWR or AFIU) on the correct radio frequency, or follow specific ENAC/military rules if there is no ATS.

Requirement as structured

UAS operations on airport grounds must be conducted in coordination with the ATS unit (TWR or AFIU) on the appropriate frequency, or in accordance with ENAC or military provisions if no ATS is provided.

Original regulatory text

Le operazioni UAS sul sedime aeroportuale sono condotte in coordinamento con l’ente ATS (TWR o AFIU) sulla frequenza appropriata oppure, sugli aeroporti dove non sono forniti servizi di traffico aereo, in accordo alle specifiche disposizioni emanate dall’ENAC, nell’ambito del Regolamento di scalo, oppure, per gli aeroporti militari, secondo le disposizioni emanate dalla competente autorità militare.

Applies when

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