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Drone Rules for São Tomé International Airport
São Tomé, Água Grande (Água Grande)
• São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe
Lat: 0.377527 • Lng: 6.71261
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- https://www.inac.st/drones/ — National Civil Aviation Institute of São Tomé and Príncipe portal outlining permit procedures for São Tomé International Airport.
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| Summary | — | Prior written authorization from the National Civil Aviation Authority is required before flying a drone near São Tomé International Airport. Low-flying island transport aircraft and emergency air ambulance helicopters operate regularly throughout the island's airspace. Remote pilots must submit an official flight requ |
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Official directives for São Tomé International Airport mandate that drone operators receive explicit clearance prior to entering controlled airspace. Medical transport helicopters land at the airport's helipads to provide urgent care connections across the island nation. Operating an unapproved drone inside this controlled corridor creates severe hazards for low-flying rotary aircraft. To apply for authorization, pilots must present valid remote pilot licenses, equipment serial numbers, and mission schedules. Approved operations are restricted to daytime hours with good weather conditions to maintain visual contact. Flying a drone around São Tomé International Airport without an official permit will result in prosecution and gear forfeiture.
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+ Official directives for São Tomé International Airport mandate that drone operators receive explicit clearance prior to entering controlled airspace. Medical transport helicopters land at the airport's helipads to provide urgent care connections across the island nation. Operating an unapproved drone inside this controlled corridor creates severe hazards for low-flying rotary aircraft. + + To apply for authorization, pilots must present valid remote pilot licenses, equipment serial numbers, and mission schedules. Approved operations are restricted to daytime hours with good weather conditions to maintain visual contact. Flying a drone around São Tomé International Airport without an official permit will result in prosecution and gear forfeiture.