RPA flight in controlled aerodrome no-fly zones

Verified from official sources
4.03(1)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You cannot fly a drone within the no-fly zone of a controlled airport (which generally includes the area within 3 nautical miles of the runways and runway approach/departure paths) unless you meet specific exceptions.

Requirement as structured

A person must not conduct RPA operations or fly an RPA in the no-fly zone of a controlled aerodrome unless an authorized exception applies.

Original regulatory text

(1) Subject to this section, a person must not: (a) conduct RPA operations; or (b) fly an RPA; in the no-fly zone of a controlled aerodrome.