Coordination of UAS Operations on Airport Grounds
Verified from official sources7.3Circolare ENAC ATM-09A, para. 7Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026
In plain language
When operating a drone on airport grounds, you must coordinate with the local air traffic service (TWR or AFIU) on the correct radio frequency, or follow specific ENAC or military rules if there is no ATS.
Requirement as structured
UAS operations on airport grounds must be coordinated with the ATS unit (TWR or AFIU) on the appropriate frequency, or in accordance with specific ENAC or military provisions if no ATS is provided.
Original regulatory text
Le operazioni UAS sul sedime aeroportuale sono condotte in coordinamento con l’ente ATS (TWR o AFIU) sulla frequenza appropriata oppure, sugli aeroporti dove non sono forniti servizi di traffico aereo, in accordo alle specifiche disposizioni emanate dall’ENAC, nell’ambito del Regolamento di scalo, oppure, per gli aeroporti militari, secondo le disposizioni emanate dalla competente autorità militare.
Applies when
- operation
- Specific/Certified