UAS Operations Near Uncontrolled Aerodromes
Verified from official sourcesVersion 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
If you want to fly a drone within 1.5 km of an uncontrolled airfield, or near its runway approach paths (up to 2.5 km away), you must get permission from the airfield's operator first.
Requirement as structured
Prior approval from the operator of an uncontrolled aerodrome must be obtained to conduct UAS operations within 1500 meters of its edges or within 500 meters laterally along the approach surface axis up to 2500 meters from the runway threshold.
Original regulatory text
To conduct UAS operations in the vicinity of uncontrolled aerodromes, at distances smaller than 1500m from the edges and 500m laterally along the approach surface axis to the distance of 2500m from the runway threshold, prior approval of the operator of the uncontrolled aerodrome has to be obtained .