Prior Permission for Restricted Areas in Specific Category

Verified from official sources
Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

Even if you have a 'Specific' category operating license, you must get extra permission before flying in restricted zones or near airports.

Requirement as structured

Flights in certain areas, such as around airports and restricted areas, require prior permission from Austro Control or other relevant authorities, even if a 'Specific' category operational authorization has already been granted.

Original regulatory text

In bestimmten Gebieten (z.B. Gebiete rund um Flughäfen und Flugplätze, Flugbeschränkungsgebiete, etc.) dürfen auch nach bereits erteilter "Specific"-Betriebsgenehmigungen Flüge nur mit vorheriger Bewilligung von Austro Control bzw. von anderen Behörden durchgeführt werden.

Applies when

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