Drone Rules for Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport
Critical No-Fly Zone covering Fortaleza International Airport (SBFZ). All unauthorized drone flights are strictly prohibited within this airspace to eliminate collision risks with heavy domestic and international commercial jets. Only exceptional operations with explicit DECEA clearance via SARPAS NG are permitted.
Fortaleza International Airport (SBFZ), managed by Fraport Brasil, is one of the most important strategic aviation hubs in northeastern Brazil, handling a dense flow of domestic flights, long-haul international routes, and heavy cargo aircraft.
The airport is completely surrounded by the dense urban layout of Fortaleza. Because commercial jets descend and climb at very low altitudes directly over residential neighborhoods, busy avenues, and tourist areas near the approach paths, any uncoordinated drone activity poses an immediate threat to hundreds of passengers and residents on the ground. Spontaneous or recreational drone flights within the airfield perimeter, its active traffic circuits, or approach corridors are completely banned under federal law (Brazilian Penal Code, Art. 261).
Regulatory Authorities: DECEA, ANAC, and Fraport Brasil.
Primary Framework: ICA 100-40 (DECEA) and Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code.
Flight Planning Portal: High-security airspace boundaries, mandatory geofencing grids, and authorizations are managed via SARPAS NG and Aisweb.