Congonhas Airport (SBSP), managed by Aena Brasil, is one of the busiest and most structurally sensitive airports in Latin America. Located directly in the heart of São Paulo's dense urban core, it handles a continuous stream of commercial passenger jets and intensive executive aviation, including a high volume of low-altitude helicopter traffic along surrounding urban corridors.


















































































Because aircraft descend and climb at extremely low altitudes directly over highly populated residential neighborhoods, skyscrapers, and major avenues (such as Av. Washington Luís and Av. Bandeirantes), any uncoordinated drone activity poses an immediate, catastrophic threat to aviation safety and thousands of people on the ground. Spontaneous or recreational drone flights anywhere within the airport perimeter, its active traffic circuits, or its tightly constrained approach funnels are completely banned under federal law (Brazilian Penal Code, Art. 261).

Regulatory Authorities: DECEA, ANAC, and Aena Brasil.

Primary Framework: ICA 100-40 (DECEA) and Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code.





Flight Planning Portal: High-security airspace boundaries, strict mandatory geofencing grids, and operational authorizations are managed via SARPAS NG and Aisweb.

# Aeroporto de Congonhas (CGH / SBSP)

## State
São Paulo (SP)

## Municipality
São Paulo

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## Recreational Drone Flight Status

❌ RECREATIONAL FLIGHTS PROHIBITED WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION

Unauthorized recreational drone flights near airport operational sectors are prohibited.

This restriction applies to:
- Recreational drone flights
- FPV operations
- Tourist aerial filming
- Low-altitude UAV activity

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## Why Drone Flights Are Restricted

### Controlled Urban Airspace
Congonhas Airport operates within:
- Dense metropolitan airspace
- High-frequency commercial traffic
- Helicopter corridor networks
- Instrument approach/departure procedures

### Aviation Safety Risks
Unauthorized drone operations may create:
- Collision risks with aircraft
- Interference during landing/takeoff
- Hazards to helicopter operations
- Air traffic disruptions

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## Main Restricted Areas

Restrictions affect:

❌ Runway approach corridors  
❌ Departure procedure sectors  
❌ Airport perimeter zones  
❌ Helicopter operational routes  
❌ Controlled low-altitude airspace  
❌ Dense urban aviation sectors  

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## Commercial / Professional Drone Operations

⚠ PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED

Professional drone operations near the airport may require:
- DECEA authorization
- Airport operational coordination
- Risk mitigation documentation
- Full ANAC compliance

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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 procedures

### Possible Infractions
Unauthorized operations may involve:
- Controlled airspace violations
- Aviation safety infractions
- Operational interference risks
- Administrative penalties

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## Enforcement & Penalties

Possible consequences include:
- Immediate operational interruption
- Administrative fines
- Equipment seizure
- Investigation by aviation authorities

### Supervising Authorities
- DECEA
- ANAC
- Airport authorities
- Federal Police

Congonhas Airport (SBSP), managed by Aena Brasil, is one of the busiest and most structurally sensitive airports in Latin America. Located directly in the heart of São Paulo's dense urban core, it handles a continuous stream of commercial passenger jets and intensive executive aviation, including a high volume of low-altitude helicopter traffic along surrounding urban corridors.

Because aircraft descend and climb at extremely low altitudes directly over highly populated residential neighborhoods, skyscrapers, and major avenues (such as Av. Washington Luís and Av. Bandeirantes), any uncoordinated drone activity poses an immediate, catastrophic threat to aviation safety and thousands of people on the ground. Spontaneous or recreational drone flights anywhere within the airport perimeter, its active traffic circuits, or its tightly constrained approach funnels are completely banned under federal law (Brazilian Penal Code, Art. 261).

Regulatory Authorities: DECEA, ANAC, and Aena Brasil.

Primary Framework: ICA 100-40 (DECEA) and Article 261 of the Brazilian Penal Code.

Flight Planning Portal: High-security airspace boundaries, strict mandatory geofencing grids, and operational authorizations are managed via SARPAS NG and Aisweb.