Drone Rules for Surigao Airport

Name: Surigao Airport
Address: QF6J+8GM, Surigao, 8400 Surigao del Norte, Philippines, Surigao, Caraga, PH

Surigao, Caraga (Caraga) • Philippines

QF6J+8GM, Surigao, 8400 Surigao del Norte, Philippines

Lat: 9.76083 • Lng: 125.481

Ground Not allowed Last updated: Aug 7, 2026

Summary

Mining Region Aerodrome Helipad Ban. Flying drones within the airport control boundary is strictly illegal without high-level permits. Industrial and emergency medical helicopters require unobstructed access to primary airport landing pads. Airfield security forces monitor surrounding areas to stop unauthorized unmanne

Drones are completely prohibited within five kilometers of the runway to protect low-flying regional traffic. Emergency helicopters land daily to transport injured personnel from remote island mining locations. Operating an unapproved drone will lead to immediate confiscation of equipment and heavy legal fines.

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Rule sources

https://caap.gov.ph/drone-regulations/ — Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines rule page establishing restricted zones near regional industrial airports.

Parent Rule Pages

Philippines
Surigao
Surigao Airport