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Drone Rules for Mývatn Airport

Þingeyjarsveit (Þingeyjarsveit) • Iceland
660, Iceland
Lat: 65.6537 • Lng: -16.9204

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Your proposed edit has been approved. The rule now accurately reflects the drone regulations near Mývatn Airport, including the requirement for permission from local authorities for flights in the area.
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Summary Myvatn Airport is a regional airstrip north of Reykjahlio. Flight there is not usually permitted. If you wish to film or photogroah here, get permission from town officials first. Other than that, stay at least 2 km away from airstrip.
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UAVs are strictly prohibited from flying over or within 2 km of an airport due to the risk of aerial collision. The airspace of Myvatn Airport (Reykjahlio, Iceland) is closed to both professional and recreational flyers. This is for both safety and security reasons.

It is a regional airstrip with little air traffic, so if you wish to fly, get permission from town officials first. Other than that, stay at least 2 km away from airstrip.

Basic Iceland UAV rules:
- Stay under 120 meters (394 feet)
- Never fly directly over crowds
- Register as a drone pilot here: https://www.flydrone.is/register
- Keep drone in visual line of sight
*this applies if permitted to fly*
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+ UAVs are strictly prohibited from flying over or within 2 km of an airport due to the risk of aerial collision. The airspace of Myvatn Airport (Reykjahlio, Iceland) is closed to both professional and recreational flyers. This is for both safety and security reasons.
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+ It is a regional airstrip with little air traffic, so if you wish to fly, get permission from town officials first. Other than that, stay at least 2 km away from airstrip.
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+ Basic Iceland UAV rules:
+ - Stay under 120 meters (394 feet)
+ - Never fly directly over crowds
+ - Register as a drone pilot here: https://www.flydrone.is/register
+ - Keep drone in visual line of sight
+ *this applies if permitted to fly*
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