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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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Aug 9, 2026 7:36 AM
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Your proposed edit has been approved. The outlined no-fly zone accurately reflects the airspace restrictions around Cairo International Airport.
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Cairo International Airport remains one of the busiest aviation centers on the African continent, serving hundreds of daily flights. Unsanctioned drone operations near Cairo International Airport create high-risk collision scenarios for low-flying commercial airliners. Strict airspace protocols surrounding Cairo International Airport mandate that all civil airspace must remain completely free of untracked aircraft. Military and civil security units at Cairo International Airport continuously monitor radar feeds for unauthorized aerial signatures. Any drone detected within the restricted perimeter of Cairo International Airport causes immediate disruption to ground and air operations. Law enforcement agencies surrounding Cairo International Airport enforce strict national security penalties for non-permitted flights.
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+ Cairo International Airport remains one of the busiest aviation centers on the African continent, serving hundreds of daily flights. Unsanctioned drone operations near Cairo International Airport create high-risk collision scenarios for low-flying commercial airliners. Strict airspace protocols surrounding Cairo International Airport mandate that all civil airspace must remain completely free of untracked aircraft. + + Military and civil security units at Cairo International Airport continuously monitor radar feeds for unauthorized aerial signatures. Any drone detected within the restricted perimeter of Cairo International Airport causes immediate disruption to ground and air operations. Law enforcement agencies surrounding Cairo International Airport enforce strict national security penalties for non-permitted flights.
Jun 1, 2026 2:01 PM
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• No recent change – this is a permanent, long-standing aviation restriction under Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority rules.
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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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