Drone Rules for HEMS Helipuerto Sanitario HUBU. SACYL

This critical HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) helipad is managed by SACYL (Sanidad de Castilla y León), specifically the Gerencia de Salud de Área de Burgos, supporting emergency medical air transport for the region.

Key Requirements & Restrictions

• Restrictions: Operations within the 2.5 km safety zone around the HEMS Helipuerto Sanitario HUBU are prohibited from 0m AGL without an 'Acuerdo de Coordinación Operativa' as per Real Decreto 517/2024. Furthermore, the helipad is located within the Control Zone (CTR) of Burgos Airport (LEBG), requiring specific air traffic control authorization from ENAIRE for any drone activity within this controlled airspace, in addition to helipad-specific coordination.
• Permission Steps: Coordinate directly with the Hospital Universitario de Burgos administration or SACYL for helipad-related operations. For activities within the Burgos CTR, obtain prior authorization from ENAIRE.
• Requirements: Secure local ground-use permits from the Ayuntamiento de Burgos and obtain property access permission from the Hospital Universitario de Burgos facility management.
• Important Notes: Absolute priority must be given to emergency medical service (EMS) flights. Ensure no disruption to hospital operations, patient care, or critical communication systems. Awareness of the high frequency of medical helicopter movements is crucial.
• Physical Hazards: Sudden and urgent arrivals/departures of medical helicopters, potential electromagnetic interference from hospital medical equipment and communication infrastructure, and the presence of obstacles in the immediate vicinity of the hospital complex.

Sources & Verification

• ENAIRE Drones Map (Aeronautical Servitudes Registry).
• SACYL (Sanidad de Castilla y León) official guidelines.
• Ayuntamiento de Burgos municipal regulations.