Drone Rules for Helipuerto Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena

The Helipuerto Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena in Valdemoro is managed by the Servicio Madrileño de Salud (SERMAS) and is a critical facility for emergency medical air transport within the Community of Madrid.

Key Requirements & Restrictions

• Restrictions: Operations within the 2.5 km safety radius of the Helipuerto Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena are prohibited from 0m AGL without an 'Acuerdo de Coordinación Operativa', as mandated by Real Decreto 517/2024. Furthermore, this helipad is located within the Controlled Airspace (CTR) of Madrid-Barajas (LEMD), requiring explicit air traffic control authorization from ENAIRE for any drone activity within this controlled airspace, in addition to the necessary helipad coordination.
• Permission Steps: For helipad-specific operations, coordination must be established directly with the Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena administration or SERMAS. For operations within the Madrid-Barajas CTR, prior authorization from ENAIRE is mandatory.
• Requirements: Obtain local ground-use permits from the Ayuntamiento de Valdemoro and property access permission from the Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena facility management.
• Important Notes: Absolute priority must be given to emergency medical service (EMS) flights. It is crucial to prevent any disruption to hospital operations, patient care, or critical communication systems.
• Physical Hazards: Unscheduled and rapid arrivals/departures of medical helicopters, potential electromagnetic interference from hospital medical equipment and communication infrastructure.

Sources & Verification

• ENAIRE Drones Map (Aeronautical Servitudes Registry).
• Servicio Madrileño de Salud (SERMAS) official guidelines.
• Ayuntamiento de Valdemoro municipal regulations.