Penalty for unauthorized flight in control zones disrupting airport operations

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Article 161Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

Flying a drone in a control zone near an airport without permission and causing flight delays or diversions is a serious offense punishable by a fine of up to 5 million KRW.

Requirement as structured

Flying an ultralight flying device (초경량비행장치) in a control zone (관제권) without approval (승인) from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, thereby disrupting airport operations by causing aircraft delays or diversions, is subject to a fine of up to 5 million KRW.

Original regulatory text

④ 다음 각 호의 어느 하나에 해당하는 사람은 500만원 이하의 벌금에 처한다. 다만, 제2항제2호에 해당하는 사람은 제외한다. <개정 2021.12.7, 2025.12.30> 2. 제127조제3항제2호를 위반하여 국토교통부장관의 승인을 받지 아니하고 초경량비행장치를 이용하여 관제권에서 비행함으로써 항공기 이착륙을 지연시키거나 회항하게 하는 등 비행장 운영에 지장을 초래한 사람

Applies when

controlled airspace
true