Aeroporto Internacional de Guarulhos (GRU / SBGR)

State

São Paulo (SP)

Municipality

Guarulhos

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Recreational Drone Flight Status

❌ RECREATIONAL FLIGHTS PROHIBITED WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION

Drone flights near the airport are subject to strict controlled airspace restrictions.

Unauthorized recreational drone operations are prohibited within controlled operational zones surrounding the airport.

This applies to:

• Recreational drone flights
• FPV operations
• Tourist aerial filming
• Low-altitude UAV operations

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Why Drone Flights Are Restricted

Controlled Airspace Protection

GRU is one of the busiest airports in Brazil and contains:

• High-density commercial air traffic
• Instrument approach procedures
• Departure and arrival corridors
• Continuous aircraft operations

Aviation Safety Risks

Unauthorized drone activity may create:

• Collision risks with aircraft
• Interference during takeoff/landing
• Emergency aviation hazards
• Air traffic operational disruptions

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Main Restricted Areas

Restrictions affect areas including:

❌ Runway approach sectors
❌ Departure corridors
❌ Airport perimeter zones
❌ Instrument flight procedure regions
❌ Low-altitude controlled airspace
❌ Helicopter operational sectors

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Commercial / Professional Drone Operations

⚠ PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED

Professional drone operations near the airport may require:

• DECEA authorization
• Airport authority coordination
• Operational risk assessment
• Full ANAC compliance

Authorization requests are evaluated case-by-case.

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Applicable Regulations

Drone operations are regulated under:

• DECEA ICA 100-40
• ANAC RBAC-E No. 94
• Brazilian Aeronautical Code
• Controlled airspace regulations

Possible Infractions

Unauthorized operations may involve:

• Airspace violations
• Aviation safety infractions
• Operational interference risks
• Administrative aviation penalties

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Enforcement & Penalties

Possible consequences include:

• Immediate flight interruption
• Administrative fines
• Equipment seizure
• Investigation by aviation authorities

Supervising Authorities

• DECEA
• ANAC
• Federal Police
• Airport security authorities

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Pilot Operational Guidance

✔ Always verify SARPAS authorization status
✔ Avoid controlled approach sectors
✔ Never fly near runways
✔ Follow official NOTAM and airspace restrictions
✔ Obtain approval before any professional operation