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Drone Rules for Helipuerto Villacarriedo
Santibáñez de Carriedo, Cantabria (CB)
• Espanha
CA-270, 27, 39649 Santibáñez de Carriedo, Cantabria, Espanha
Lat: 43.246 • Lng: -3.84933
Air
Not allowed
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Summary
Drone operations within the 2.5km safety zone of Helipuerto Villacarriedo, located in Villacarriedo, Cantabria, are subject to strict restrictions from 0m AGL as per Real Decreto 517/2024.
Helipuerto Villacarriedo is a private facility not listed in primary public emergency registries; therefore, drone operations are governed by the general provisions of Real Decreto 517/2024.
Key Requirements & Restrictions
- Restrictions: Operations are prohibited from 0m AGL within a 2.5km radius of Helipuerto Villacarriedo. This restriction applies irrespective of any overlying Controlled Airspace (CTR) or Terminal Manoeuvring Area (TMA), which would impose additional, separate limitations.
- Permission Steps: An "Acuerdo de Coordinación Operativa" is mandatory. Since this is a private facility, coordination must be initiated directly with the helipad operator/owner. For airspace permissions, ENAIRE Drones platform and AESA are the primary points of contact.
- Requirements: Beyond airspace coordination, local ground property access and land-use permits from the Villacarriedo Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) or the landowner are required for any take-off or landing within the municipality.
- Important Notes: Generic environmental constraints (e.g., ZEPA, Natura 2000, wildlife protection) are not specific to the helipad's immediate operational area but may apply to broader areas within Cantabria and require separate assessment through regional environmental authorities.
- Physical Hazards: Due to its private nature and lack of public emergency service designation, specific operational hazards like sudden emergency scrambles or dedicated hospital RF interference are not identified. However, all drone operators must account for potential unscheduled private helicopter movements and local topographical features inherent to the rural Cantabrian landscape, which may influence wind patterns or line-of-sight.
Sources & Verification
- ENAIRE Drones Map (Aeronautical Servitudes Registry).
- Real Decreto 517/2024, de 21 de mayo, por el que se modifica el Real Decreto 1036/2017, de 15 de diciembre, por el que se regula la utilización civil de aeronaves pilotadas por control remoto.
- Ayuntamiento de Villacarriedo (for local ground permits).