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Drone Rules for Santa Cruz Air Force Base
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (rj)
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R. do Império, s/n - Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 23555-020, Brazil
Lat: -22.9235 • Lng: -43.7027
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Your proposed rule edit for Base Aérea de Santa Cruz has been approved. The submitted source confirms that the area is a restricted military airfield and national defense zone under DECEA instruction ICA 100-40, and the proposed outline matches the selected place.
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- https://publicacoes.decea.mil.br/publicacao/ICA-100-40 — Under DECEA instruction ICA 100-40 and military aviation defense frameworks, active air force bases and strategic fighter jet installations are permanently designated as absolute no-fly zones for all civilian unmanned aircraft systems.
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | The airspace over and surrounding the Base Aérea de Santa Cruz (BASC) (Rio de Janeiro, RJ) is classified as a strictly restricted Military Airfield and National Defense Zone. Civilian drone operations are entirely banned within this perimeter to protect supersonic fighter jet operations, secure tactical military hangar |
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The Base Aérea de Santa Cruz is one of the most critical and historic strategic installations operated by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). Located in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, this massive complex serves as the home base for first-line fighter squadrons, tactical reconnaissance units, and military transport aircraft. The base features highly secured maintenance hangars, ammunition storage depots, and a historic Zeppelin hangar. Operating an unauthorized civilian drone near a primary fighter jet base poses catastrophic aviation risks. High-speed military aircraft frequently execute low-altitude tactical maneuvers, takeoffs, and landings within this specific airspace, making any uncoordinated drone presence a direct mid-air collision hazard. Additionally, unauthorized aerial mapping or surveillance of frontline combat aircraft and defense layouts is strictly forbidden. Under DECEA instruction ICA 100-40, the area is protected by advanced radar monitoring and electronic counter-measures. Any unauthorized aircraft entering this airspace will be immediately jammed or neutralized, and the operator will face severe federal criminal charges.
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+ The Base Aérea de Santa Cruz is one of the most critical and historic strategic installations operated by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). Located in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, this massive complex serves as the home base for first-line fighter squadrons, tactical reconnaissance units, and military transport aircraft. The base features highly secured maintenance hangars, ammunition storage depots, and a historic Zeppelin hangar. + + Operating an unauthorized civilian drone near a primary fighter jet base poses catastrophic aviation risks. High-speed military aircraft frequently execute low-altitude tactical maneuvers, takeoffs, and landings within this specific airspace, making any uncoordinated drone presence a direct mid-air collision hazard. Additionally, unauthorized aerial mapping or surveillance of frontline combat aircraft and defense layouts is strictly forbidden. Under DECEA instruction ICA 100-40, the area is protected by advanced radar monitoring and electronic counter-measures. Any unauthorized aircraft entering this airspace will be immediately jammed or neutralized, and the operator will face severe federal criminal charges.