Drone Rules for HELIPORTO
Drone operations within the open category are fully restricted in the airspace surrounding the Heliport for Marinha - Ponto de Apoio Naval de Portimão, located in the city of Portimão within the Faro district, to protect high-priority naval defense and maritime security flight paths.
A localized security assessment of the maritime infrastructure enclosing the Heliport for Marinha - Ponto de Apoio Naval de Portimão highlights its strategic importance along the Arade River in the city of Portimão, situated within the Faro district. Serving as a vital support point for the Portuguese Navy, this facility coordinates critical coastal surveillance, search and rescue exercises, and military logistics that require immediate, low-altitude airspace access. Because unauthorized civilian drone flights inside this naval perimeter compromise defense operational integrity and introduce collision hazards for military helicopters, strict exclusion zones apply. Under Portuguese Decree-Law (Regulamento 1093/2016), all open-category drone flights are strictly prohibited within the safe radius of this infrastructure, meaning operations can only legally proceed if explicit, prior authorization is granted by ANAC.