Drone Rules for Aeroporto Internacional de Brasília Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek
Critical No-Fly Zone covering Brasília International Airport (SBBR) and its heavily utilized parallel runways. All unauthorized drone flights are strictly prohibited within this airspace to eliminate the risk of catastrophic mid-air collisions with commercial and VIP state aircraft.
Brasília – Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (SBBR) is one of the busiest and most critical aviation hubs in Brazil, serving as a primary connection point for domestic flights and handling heavy international traffic. Crucially, it features simultaneous, independent parallel runways and serves as the main gateway for VIP state aircraft, foreign diplomatic delegations, and Brazilian government officials.
Because commercial airliners and military transport jets are constantly navigating at low altitudes over the Federal District, including parts of Lago Sul, Guará, and surrounding areas, the airspace demands the highest possible level of security. Spontaneous, recreational, or standard commercial drone operations are completely banned within the airport's perimeter and its active approach corridors. Violating this airspace carries severe national security risks and criminal penalties under the Brazilian Penal Code (Article 261 - exposing an aircraft to danger).
Regulatory Authorities: DECEA (Department of Airspace Control) and ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency).
Primary Framework: Brazilian Air Force Command Instruction ICA 100-40 (Access to Airspace by Unmanned Aircraft Systems) and Brazilian Penal Code (Art. 261).
Flight Planning Portal: Real-time restriction parameters, official airport coordinates, and specialized NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) filings are managed via DECEA's SARPAS NG and Aisweb portals.