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Drone Rules for Bamenda Universal Airport

Bamenda, Northwest Region (Northwest Region) • Cameroon
24PC+5GW, Bamenda, Cameroon
Lat: 6.03548 • Lng: 10.1213
Ground Permission required Last updated: Aug 8, 2026

Prior written authorization from civil aviation authorities is mandatory for operating any drone near Bamenda Airport. The highland airport handles regional administrative transport and low-altitude medical evacuation helicopter flights. Remote pilots must submit detailed operational plans and obtain verified clearance


According to the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority, flying a drone near Bamenda Airport requires formal government permission. Emergency medical helicopters land at the facility routinely to transport patients from isolated mountain communities. Uncoordinated drone operations within the airport control radius create dangerous mid-air collision hazards for low-flying aircraft.

Applicants must submit proof of remote pilot certification, drone registration numbers, and precise operational coordinates. Approved drone activities are restricted exclusively to daylight hours with favorable visibility conditions. Operating an unauthorized drone near Bamenda Airport will lead to immediate police detention and equipment seizure.

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