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Guarulhos, São Paulo (sp)
• Brazil
Rod. Hélio Smidt, s/nº - Aeroporto, Guarulhos - SP, 07190-100, Brazil
Lat: -23.4302 • Lng: -46.4717
Rules Edit History: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport
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• - Added a verified drone restriction profile for Guarulhos International Airport clarifying that unauthorized recreational drone operations are prohibited within controlled airport airspace sectors. - Included controlled airspace safety risks, commercial aviation concerns, and authorization requirements involving DECEA and ANAC.
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Your proposed edit to the Guarulhos International Airport drone restriction rule has been approved. The edit includes a new submitted source confirming the applicability of ICA 100-40 to drone operations near the airport, and the outline matches the restricted area.
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- https://www.gov.br/defesa/pt-br/assuntos/aerolevantamento/arquivos/2026/ica-100-40-publicada-port-2094-dnor8-18-03-2026-bca-058-30-03-2026.pdf — COMANDO DA AERONÁUTICA DEPARTAMENTO DE CONTROLE DO ESPAÇO AÉREO PORTARIA DECEA Nº 2.094/DNOR8, DE 18 DE MARÇO DE 2026
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| Summary | Critical No-Fly Zone covering Guarulhos International Airport (SBGR) and its heavy commercial flight corridors. All unauthorized drone flights are strictly prohibited within this airspace to eliminate the risk of catastrophic mid-air collisions with large commercial aircraft. | Drone operations near Aeroporto Internacional de Guarulhos (GRU/SBGR) are heavily restricted due to controlled airspace regulations, intense commercial air traffic, and aviation safety requirements. Recreational drone flights without prior authorization are prohibited within controlled approach and departure zones. |
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Guarulhos – Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (SBGR) is the primary international hub in South America and the busiest airport in Brazil. Handling a massive volume of wide-body international airliners and domestic flights across its parallel runways, aircraft are constantly descending and ascending at low altitudes over Guarulhos, São Paulo's East Zone, and surrounding municipalities. Because of the extreme density of commercial air traffic, the safety margins here are zero. The airspace is heavily protected under international and federal aviation laws. Spontaneous, recreational, or standard commercial drone operations are completely blocked within this airport's perimeter and its active approach funnels. Violating this airspace carries severe 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.
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# Aeroporto Internacional de Guarulhos (GRU / SBGR) ## State São Paulo (SP) ## Municipality Guarulhos ══════════════════════════════════ ## 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 ══════════════════════════════════ ## 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 ══════════════════════════════════ ## 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 ══════════════════════════════════ ## 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. ══════════════════════════════════ ## 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 ══════════════════════════════════ ## 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 ══════════════════════════════════ ## 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
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+ + ## State + São Paulo (SP) + + ## Municipality + Guarulhos + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## 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 + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## 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 + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## 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 + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## 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. + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## 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 + + ══════════════════════════════════ + + ## Enforcement & Penalties + + Possible consequences include: + - Immediate flight interruption + - Administrative fines + - Equipment seizure + - Investigation by aviation authorities + - DECEA + - ANAC + - Federal Police + - Airport security authorities + ✔ Avoid controlled approach sectors + ✔ Never fly near runways + ✔ Follow official NOTAM and airspace restrictions + ✔ Obtain approval before any professional operation
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| Summary | — | Critical No-Fly Zone covering Guarulhos International Airport (SBGR) and its heavy commercial flight corridors. All unauthorized drone flights are strictly prohibited within this airspace to eliminate the risk of catastrophic mid-air collisions with large commercial aircraft. |
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Guarulhos – Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (SBGR) is the primary international hub in South America and the busiest airport in Brazil. Handling a massive volume of wide-body international airliners and domestic flights across its parallel runways, aircraft are constantly descending and ascending at low altitudes over Guarulhos, São Paulo's East Zone, and surrounding municipalities. Because of the extreme density of commercial air traffic, the safety margins here are zero. The airspace is heavily protected under international and federal aviation laws. Spontaneous, recreational, or standard commercial drone operations are completely blocked within this airport's perimeter and its active approach funnels. Violating this airspace carries severe 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.
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+ Guarulhos – Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (SBGR) is the primary international hub in South America and the busiest airport in Brazil. Handling a massive volume of wide-body international airliners and domestic flights across its parallel runways, aircraft are constantly descending and ascending at low altitudes over Guarulhos, São Paulo's East Zone, and surrounding municipalities. + + Because of the extreme density of commercial air traffic, the safety margins here are zero. The airspace is heavily protected under international and federal aviation laws. Spontaneous, recreational, or standard commercial drone operations are completely blocked within this airport's perimeter and its active approach funnels. Violating this airspace carries severe 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.