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Drone Rules for Arturo Michelena International Airport

Valencia, Carabobo (Carabobo) • Venezuela
533H+J3C, Av. Iribarren Borges, Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
Lat: 10.1541 • Lng: -67.9224
Air Not allowed Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
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Effective July 1, 2026, Brazil’s new ICA 100-40 regulation unifies all drone flight rules. It revokes the previous sub-250g exemption, requiring mandatory flight plan approval via SARPAS NG for every drone operation, regardless of weight, purpose, or location, to ensure national airspace safety.

The ICA 100-40 (Portaria DECEA Nº 2094/DNOR8) consolidates previous manuals (MCA 56-5 and 56-2) into a single regulatory framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Key changes include:

Universal Registration: Every flight must be registered and authorized through the SARPAS NG system.

End of Exemptions: Drones under 250g no longer enjoy simplified rules and must now comply with standard authorization protocols.

Operational Efficiency: The window for requesting segregated airspace for special operations has been reduced from 12 to 8 calendar days.

Safety Zones: Flight Restriction Zones (FRZs) around airports, heliports, and military sites are strictly enforced; unauthorized entry is a federal offense.

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Rule sources
  • https://publicacoes.decea.mil.br/publicacao/ica-100-40 — As of May 2026, pilots should utilize the SARPAS NG simulation feature to familiarize themselves with the new workflow before the July 1st mandate. Violations of the new ICA 100-40 are subject to administrative fines, equipment seizure by the JJAER, and potential criminal prosecution under the Brazilian Aeronautical Code.
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