Drone Rules for Flugplatz Hetzleser Berg - EDQX
Drone operations are strictly prohibited within a 1.5-kilometer radius around the perimeter of the Hetzleser Berg airfield. Operating any uncrewed system inside this active protection zone mandatory requires prior, explicit approval from the local airfield operator.
Operational Rules, Airspace Hazards, and Legal Consequences for Sonderlandeplatz Hetzleser Berg (EDQX)Legal Basis and Purpose: In accordance with § 21h Abs. 3 Nr. 1 LuftVO (German Aviation Regulation), drone flights are legally banned within 1.5 km of the property boundaries. This restriction zone exists to prevent catastrophic mid-air collisions between drones and crewed aircraft within critical low-altitude approach phases.Special Airspace Hazards: High frequency of high-velocity steel cable winch launches (Windenstart) and airplane aero-tows, especially on weekends and holidays. Due to the airfield's exposed location on a high ridge, strong winds cause severe lee effects and microburst turbulence near both runway thresholds (07/25 orientation), making low-altitude drone encounters extremely dangerous for descending aircraft. Furthermore, pilots must respect the overlapping airspace Delta of nearby Nuremberg airport.Consequences of Violations: Unauthorized drone operations inside this boundary constitute a dangerous interference with air traffic (§ 315a StGB). Violations will result in severe regulatory fines up to €50,000, immediate confiscation of the drone equipment, and potential criminal prosecution for endangering human life.Approval Procedure: Remote pilots seeking a rare geographical exception must submit their detailed flight plan, EU pilot certificate, and valid liability insurance to the operating aviation club well ahead of the launch timeline.Local Contact: Flugsportverein Erlangen-Nürnberg e.V., Knöchelweg, 91077 Neunkirchen am Brand (Phone desk line: +49 9134 5152 / Frequency: 123.605 MHz).