Drone Rules for INFOCA CEDEFO Puerto Lobo. Bomberos Forestales Andalucía

This CEDEFO (Centro de Defensa Forestal) and its associated helipad are managed by the Plan INFOCA, under the Junta de Andalucía (Consejería de Sostenibilidad, Medio Ambiente y Economía Azul), serving as a crucial base for forest fire prevention and extinction operations in the Sierra de Huétor Natural Park area.

Key Requirements & Restrictions

• Restrictions: Operations within the 2.5 km safety zone around the INFOCA CEDEFO Puerto Lobo are prohibited from 0m AGL without an 'Acuerdo de Coordinación Operativa' as per Real Decreto 517/2024. While this location is generally in uncontrolled airspace, temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) or segregated areas (TSAs) are frequently issued via NOTAM during active forest fire incidents, which would strictly prohibit any unauthorized drone activity and supersede general rules.
• Permission Steps: Contact the Plan INFOCA (Junta de Andalucía) for any coordination requests related to operations near this base. The provincial emergency coordination center (112 Andalucía) may also provide guidance.
• Requirements: Secure local ground-use permits from the Ayuntamiento de Víznar (or Cogollos Vega, depending on the precise boundary) and obtain property access permission from the managing authority of the CEDEFO.
• Important Notes: Absolute priority must be given to fire fighting and emergency response operations. Drone interference with aerial fire fighting assets (helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft) is extremely dangerous and strictly prohibited, carrying severe legal consequences. Always check for active NOTAMs, especially during the fire season.
• Physical Hazards: Sudden and unannounced departures/arrivals of fire fighting helicopters, low-level flight operations in the vicinity, presence of ground personnel and specialized equipment, and rapidly changing operational conditions due to fire incidents.

Sources & Verification

• ENAIRE Drones Map (Aeronautical Servitudes Registry).
• Junta de Andalucía - Plan INFOCA official channels.
• Ayuntamiento de Víznar local regulations.