UAS operation near airports without aerodrome zones
Verified from official sources§ 18 Abs. 5Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
Near airports without official airport zones, you can generally only fly your drone outside of the airport's operating hours. During operating hours, flights are restricted to emergency services, specific category operations with risk assessments, LUC holders, or authorized model clubs.
Requirement as structured
At airports without a designated aerodrome zone, UAS operations within the radius specified in Annex E Part B are generally restricted to outside operating hours, unless operated by emergency services, under a 'Specific' category authorization, a LUC, or an Art 16 association permit.
Original regulatory text
Bei einem Flugplatz ohne Flugplatzzone ist der Betrieb von unbemannten Luftfahrzeugen und selbständig im Fluge verwendbarem zivilen Luftfahrtgerät innerhalb eines im Anhang E Teil B festgelegten Umkreises um den Flugplatzbezugspunkt grundsätzlich nur außerhalb der Betriebszeiten zulässig.