Drone Rules for Hospital General Universitario de Ciudad Real

The Helipuerto del Hospital General de Ciudad Real is managed by the Servicio de Salud de Castilla-La Mancha (SESCAM) and is a critical asset for the 112 Castilla-La Mancha emergency network.

Key Requirements & Restrictions

• Restrictions: A ground-up (0m AGL) flight prohibition is enforced within a 2.5km safety radius of the helipad, as mandated by RD 517/2024. The location is within or in close proximity to the controlled airspace (CTR) of Ciudad Real Airport (LEMCR), necessitating explicit AESA authorization and ENAIRE coordination. Strict avoidance of all flight paths during active medical helicopter (HEMS) operations is mandatory.
• Permission Steps: An 'Acuerdo de Coordinación Operativa' must be obtained from the hospital management and the Servicio de Salud de Castilla-La Mancha (SESCAM). Coordination with 112 Castilla-La Mancha is essential for operational awareness. AESA authorization and ENAIRE NOTAM/coordination are mandatory due to controlled airspace proximity.
• Requirements: Any ground-based drone activities require specific land-use permits from the Ayuntamiento de Ciudad Real. Strict adherence to hospital security protocols and patient privacy regulations is paramount.
• Important Notes: Operations must not interfere with critical hospital communications or medical equipment. Public safety in the urban/peri-urban environment is a primary concern. No specific environmental protections apply at the immediate helipad site.
• Physical Hazards: Frequent and often unscheduled medical helicopter movements (HEMS). Potential electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hospital electronics and communication systems. Urban/peri-urban environment with potential for power lines, communication masts, and varying obstacle heights.

Sources & Verification

• ENAIRE Drones Map (Aeronautical Servitudes Registry).
• Servicio de Salud de Castilla-La Mancha (SESCAM) / 112 Castilla-La Mancha.
• Ayuntamiento de Ciudad Real Urban Planning Department.