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Drone Rules for Cairo International Airport
El Nozha, Cairo Governorate (Cairo Governorate)
• Egypt
Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate 4475001, Egypt
Lat: 30.1165 • Lng: 31.4162
Rules Edit History: Cairo International Airport
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Your proposed edit accurately reflects the stringent regulations governing drone operations near Cairo International Airport. The summary and detailed explanation are clear and align with the official guidelines provided by the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority. The updated outline appropriately represents the restricted airspace around the airport. This edit is approved and will be published.
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- Airport and surrounding controlled airspace are restricted for all drone operations without prior authorization from Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority.
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| Flight status | Unknown | NoFly |
| Summary | — | Drone flights are not permitted at or directly around Cairo International Airport due to active commercial aviation traffic and strict airspace control. Avoid all takeoff and landing corridors due to high collision risk with manned aircraft. |
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