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Drone Rules for Belo Horizonte/Confins–Tancredo Neves International Airport
Confins, Minas Gerais (mg)
• Brazil
LMG-800, Km 7.9, S/N - Rodoviario, Confins - MG, 33500-000, Brazil
Lat: -19.637 • Lng: -43.9651
Rules Edit History: Belo Horizonte/Confins–Tancredo Neves International Airport
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- https://antigo.anac.gov.br/assuntos/legislacao/legislacao-1/rbha-e-rbac/rbac/rbac-e-94 — General requirements for unmanned aircraft for civil use.
- https://ajuda.decea.mil.br/base-de-conhecimento/preciso-voar-com-meu-drone-dentro-da-area-de-um-aerodromo-e-agora-2/ — Is it possible to fly a drone within an airfield area?
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| Rule category | Air | Ground |
| Flight status | NoFly | Permission |
| Summary | Critical No-Fly Zone covering Confins International Airport (SBCF) and its major transit corridors (including the Rodoviário sector). All unauthorized drone flights are strictly prohibited within this airspace to eliminate collision risks with heavy domestic and international commercial jets. Only exceptional operation | Drone operations near Belo Horizonte/Confins International Airport (CNF) may require authorization due to controlled airspace and the airport's role as a major passenger and cargo gateway in southeastern Brazil. |
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Belo Horizonte International Airport (SBCF), managed by BH Airport, is one of Brazil's largest and busiest aviation hubs, handling heavy commercial passenger jets, international cargo flights, and frequent executive traffic. The airport's active terminal areas and approach paths extend directly over Confins, Pedro Leopoldo, and vital connecting infrastructure like the local highway corridors (Rodoviário sectors). Because large commercial aircraft operate at low altitudes and high speeds throughout these surrounding zones during their landing and departure phases, uncoordinated drone activity creates an extreme risk of catastrophic mid-air collisions. Spontaneous or recreational drone flights within the airfield perimeter, its active traffic circuits, or surrounding transport corridors are completely banned under federal law (Brazilian Penal Code, Art. 261). Regulatory Authorities: DECEA, ANAC, and BH Airport. Primary Framework: ICA 100-40 (DECEA) and Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code. Flight Planning Portal: High-security airspace grids, mandatory geofencing zones, and flight authorizations are managed via SARPAS NG and Aisweb.
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Airspace Overview Confins International Airport serves extensive domestic and international routes and supports continuous commercial aviation operations. Aircraft frequently transit nearby airspace during arrival and departure phases, making operational coordination essential. Regulatory Framework Operators must comply with DECEA, ANAC, and ANATEL requirements governing drone operations, airspace access, and communications systems. Flight Authorization Prior authorization through SARPAS may be necessary depending on the intended operating area and altitude. Geofencing Controls Many drone manufacturers employ geofencing technologies that can restrict or limit operations near airport environments. Legal Penalties Unauthorized flights that violate regulations or affect aviation safety may lead to fines, administrative actions, equipment seizure, or legal consequences.
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+ + Confins International Airport serves extensive domestic and international routes and supports continuous commercial aviation operations. Aircraft frequently transit nearby airspace during arrival and departure phases, making operational coordination essential. + + Regulatory Framework + + Operators must comply with DECEA, ANAC, and ANATEL requirements governing drone operations, airspace access, and communications systems. + + Flight Authorization + + Prior authorization through SARPAS may be necessary depending on the intended operating area and altitude.
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Critical No-Fly Zone covering Confins International Airport (SBCF) and its major transit corridors (including the Rodoviário sector). All unauthorized drone flights are strictly prohibited within this airspace to eliminate collision risks with heavy domestic and international commercial jets. Only exceptional operation |
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Belo Horizonte International Airport (SBCF), managed by BH Airport, is one of Brazil's largest and busiest aviation hubs, handling heavy commercial passenger jets, international cargo flights, and frequent executive traffic. The airport's active terminal areas and approach paths extend directly over Confins, Pedro Leopoldo, and vital connecting infrastructure like the local highway corridors (Rodoviário sectors). Because large commercial aircraft operate at low altitudes and high speeds throughout these surrounding zones during their landing and departure phases, uncoordinated drone activity creates an extreme risk of catastrophic mid-air collisions. Spontaneous or recreational drone flights within the airfield perimeter, its active traffic circuits, or surrounding transport corridors are completely banned under federal law (Brazilian Penal Code, Art. 261). Regulatory Authorities: DECEA, ANAC, and BH Airport. Primary Framework: ICA 100-40 (DECEA) and Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code. Flight Planning Portal: High-security airspace grids, mandatory geofencing zones, and flight authorizations are managed via SARPAS NG and Aisweb.
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+ Belo Horizonte International Airport (SBCF), managed by BH Airport, is one of Brazil's largest and busiest aviation hubs, handling heavy commercial passenger jets, international cargo flights, and frequent executive traffic. The airport's active terminal areas and approach paths extend directly over Confins, Pedro Leopoldo, and vital connecting infrastructure like the local highway corridors (Rodoviário sectors). + + Because large commercial aircraft operate at low altitudes and high speeds throughout these surrounding zones during their landing and departure phases, uncoordinated drone activity creates an extreme risk of catastrophic mid-air collisions. Spontaneous or recreational drone flights within the airfield perimeter, its active traffic circuits, or surrounding transport corridors are completely banned under federal law (Brazilian Penal Code, Art. 261). + + Regulatory Authorities: DECEA, ANAC, and BH Airport. + + Primary Framework: ICA 100-40 (DECEA) and Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code. + + Flight Planning Portal: High-security airspace grids, mandatory geofencing zones, and flight authorizations are managed via SARPAS NG and Aisweb.