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Drone Rules for Geneva Airport
Genève (GE)
• Switzerland
Rte de l'Aéroport 21, 1215 Genève 15 Aéroport, Switzerland
Lat: 46.2272 • Lng: 6.10263
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Your proposed rule edit for Geneva Airport has been approved. The updated guidelines now include specific drone flight restrictions and requirements for pre-approval within a 5 km radius and controlled airspace.
Sources
- https://www.ch.ch/en/safety-and-justice/drones/ — Notes regarding restrictions in Switzerland in general. The official airport page seems to have taken down the page regarding drone usage, but still will list the link.
- https://www.geneve.com/en/plan-stay/practical-info/drone-regulations — Notes regarding restrictions in Switzerland in general. The official airport page seems to have taken down the page regarding drone usage, but still will list the link.
- https://www.gva.ch/en/Site/Passagers/Questions-Reponses-FAQ/divers — Notes regarding restrictions in Switzerland in general. The official airport page seems to have taken down the page regarding drone usage, but still will list the link.
- https://www.skyguide.ch/services/drone-flights — Notes regarding restrictions in Switzerland in general. The official airport page seems to have taken down the page regarding drone usage, but still will list the link.
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| Field | Before | After |
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| Rule category | Ground | Air |
| Flight status | Unknown | Permission |
| Summary | — | Heavy restrictions on drone flight 5km around the airport, and flight withing the Geneva CTR is heavily prohibited without permission. No-fly near the runways without approval. Any flight close to GVA is treated as a case-by-case approval only. |
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The **5km** radius around the airport is restricted, usually requiring **pre-approval** from either, but not limited to the FOCA (Federal Office of Swiss Aviation), Airport Authority of GVA (Skyguide), and Cantonal authorities. Drone flight close to, or in the **Controlled airspace** of GVA is very strict, always requiring **pre-approval to fly**, especially near the runways. In addition, make sure to always adhere to Switzerland's **120m maximum drone altitude** rule.
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+ The **5km** radius around the airport is restricted, usually requiring **pre-approval** from either, but not limited to the FOCA (Federal Office of Swiss Aviation), Airport Authority of GVA (Skyguide), and Cantonal authorities. Drone flight close to, or in the **Controlled airspace** of GVA is very strict, always requiring **pre-approval to fly**, especially near the runways. In addition, make sure to always adhere to Switzerland's **120m maximum drone altitude** rule.