Drone Rules for Bolama Airport
Drone operators must obtain formal written clearance from civil aviation authorities prior to flying near Bolama Airstrip. The archipelago airspace in the Bijagós region requires low-altitude approach maneuvers for island transport and medical rescue helicopters. Remote pilots must submit flight proposals and receive a
Civil aviation authorities specify that operating a drone near Bolama Airstrip without official approval is strictly prohibited. Air ambulance helicopters land at the facility routinely to deliver patients from island villages to central healthcare facilities. Uncoordinated drone flights inside this controlled airspace present extreme collision hazards to low-flying aircraft.
Applicants must submit proof of remote pilot certification, drone registration, and specific flight coordinates to obtain clearance. Permitted drone activities are restricted exclusively to clear daylight hours to ensure full visual awareness. Operating an unauthorized drone near Bolama Airstrip will lead to immediate arrest, fines, and equipment forfeiture.