Drone Rules for R. Pe Raimundo Félix Barreto, 19 - Planalto, Iguatu - CE, 63500-798, Brazil
Critical No-Fly Zone covering Iguatu Airport (SNIG). All unauthorized drone flights are strictly prohibited within this airspace to eliminate collision risks with scheduled regional commercial flights, private corporate aviation, and medical transport flights. Only exceptional operations with explicit DECEA clearance.
Francisco Tomé da Silva Airport (SNIG) is a key regional airfield located in Iguatu, serving as a primary logistical and transport gateway for the Center-South region of Ceará. The airport accommodates scheduled regional commercial turboprop flights, private executive aviation, government transport, and critical aeromedical evacuation missions.
The airfield is situated near major local highways (such as the CE-060) and the expanding urban periphery of Iguatu. Because arriving and departing aircraft navigate at low altitudes under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and local approach procedures directly over the surrounding terrain during final landings and takeoffs, any uncoordinated drone activity in this vicinity poses an immediate and severe threat to flight safety. Spontaneous or recreational drone flights within the airfield perimeter or its active traffic patterns are completely banned under federal law (Brazilian Penal Code, Art. 261).
Regulatory Authorities: DECEA, ANAC, and the Government of the State of Ceará.
Primary Framework: ICA 100-40 (DECEA) and Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code.
Flight Planning Portal: Operational safety grids and airspace restrictions are managed via SARPAS NG and Aisweb.