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Drone Rules for ສະໜາມບິນ ໂພນສະຫວັນ Phonsavan Airport
Phonsavan, Xiangkhouang Province (Xiangkhouang Province)
• Laos
C5V2+CVP, Unnamed Road, Phonsavan, Laos
Lat: 19.4436 • Lng: 103.152
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- https://www.dca.gov.la/drone-guidelines/ — Lao Department of Civil Aviation official directive establishing permit conditions and safe operating ceilings around Phonsavan Airport.
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| Summary | — | Unmanned aircraft operations at Phonsavan Airport in Xieng Khouang Province require written pre-clearance from the Department of Civil Aviation. Drone pilots must keep their aircraft clear of low-flying medical evacuation helicopters serving the surrounding mountainous plateau. Flying near the airport boundary without |
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At Phonsavan Airport, official aviation policy stipulates that no drone may take off within five kilometers of the airfield without authorization. Local air traffic coordination officers manage flight schedules to protect rural air ambulance operations across Xieng Khouang. Unauthorized operations within the mapped boundary will result in immediate flight suspension and equipment seizure. Applicants seeking permission must submit remote pilot documentation and proof of insurance to Lao aviation authorities. Operating hours for permitted drone flights are strictly limited to daylight hours under clear weather conditions. Emergency medical and government charter helicopters retain absolute right-of-way across all approach paths.
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+ At Phonsavan Airport, official aviation policy stipulates that no drone may take off within five kilometers of the airfield without authorization. Local air traffic coordination officers manage flight schedules to protect rural air ambulance operations across Xieng Khouang. Unauthorized operations within the mapped boundary will result in immediate flight suspension and equipment seizure. + + Applicants seeking permission must submit remote pilot documentation and proof of insurance to Lao aviation authorities. Operating hours for permitted drone flights are strictly limited to daylight hours under clear weather conditions. Emergency medical and government charter helicopters retain absolute right-of-way across all approach paths.