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Drone Rules for Helipuerto para emergencias Irati
Ochagavía, Navarra (NC)
• Espanha
31680 Ochagavía, Navarre, Espanha
Lat: 42.9897 • Lng: -1.10239
Air
Not allowed
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Summary
Operations near the Helipuerto para emergencias Irati, situated within the Autonomous Community of Navarre, Spain, are strictly governed by Real Decreto 517/2024, imposing a 2.5km safety zone.
This facility serves emergency operations within the Irati Forest region of Navarre and falls under the operational coordination of the Gobierno de Navarra's emergency services (SOS Navarra / 112 Navarra).
Key Requirements & Restrictions
- Restrictions: All drone operations are prohibited from the ground up (0m AGL) within a 2.5km safety radius of the Helipuerto para emergencias Irati. Airspace in this rural region is generally Class G; however, operators must verify current ENAIRE NOTAMs and aeronautical information for any temporary restrictions or specific low-level flight zones.
- Permission Steps: Authorization for drone operations must be obtained from AESA. Additionally, operational coordination regarding the helipad's use and potential impact on emergency services should be sought from the Gobierno de Navarra (SOS Navarra / 112 Navarra).
- Requirements: Adherence to local ground property rules is mandatory. Permits from relevant local municipal authorities (e.g., Ochagavía, Orbaizeta) may be required for drone launch or landing sites.
- Important Notes: The Irati Forest is a protected natural area (Natura 2000 network, including LIC/ZEPA Selva de Irati). Drone operations must strictly comply with all environmental regulations, ensuring no disturbance to wildlife or habitats.
- Physical Hazards:
- Sudden Emergency Operations: Unpredictable and urgent helicopter arrivals and departures constitute a constant operational hazard.
- Mountainous Topography: The surrounding Pyrenean terrain can generate significant and sudden wind shear, turbulence, and downdrafts, particularly in the vicinity of the helipad.
- Remote Location: Limited ground infrastructure and potential communication dead zones may affect safe drone operations.
Sources & Verification
- ENAIRE Drones Map (Aeronautical Servitudes Registry).
- Gobierno de Navarra (SOS Navarra / 112 Navarra) operational protocols.
- Natura 2000 network information for LIC/ZEPA Selva de Irati.
- Relevant municipal registers in Navarre.