Drone Rules for 12 de Octubre University Hospital

The Helipuerto Hospital 12 de Octubre is managed by the Comunidad de Madrid's Consejería de Sanidad and integrated into the ASEM 112 emergency network.

Key Requirements & Restrictions

• Restrictions: Ground-up (0m AGL) flight prohibition within a 2.5km safety radius of the helipad, as per RD 517/2024. Potential interaction with Madrid-Barajas (LEMD) CTR/TMA, requiring additional AESA authorization and ENAIRE coordination. Strict avoidance of flight paths during medical helicopter operations.
• Permission Steps: Obtain an 'Acuerdo de Coordinación Operativa' from the hospital management and the Consejería de Sanidad de la Comunidad de Madrid. Coordinate with ASEM 112 Madrid for emergency operational awareness. Secure AESA authorization and ENAIRE NOTAM/coordination if within controlled airspace.
• Requirements: Specific land-use permits from the Ayuntamiento de Madrid for any ground operations. Adherence to hospital security protocols and patient privacy regulations.
• Important Notes: High-density urban area necessitates extreme caution regarding people and property. Operations must not interfere with critical hospital communications or medical equipment.
• Physical Hazards: Frequent, unpredictable medical helicopter traffic (HEMS). Potential electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hospital medical equipment and communication systems. Complex urban environment with numerous obstacles, power lines, and varying building heights around the facility.

Sources & Verification

• ENAIRE Drones Map (Aeronautical Servitudes Registry).
• Registro de Helipuertos de la Comunidad de Madrid / ASEM 112 Madrid.
• Ayuntamiento de Madrid Urban Planning Department.