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Drone Rules for Air Force Base Overberg

Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape (wc) • South Africa
South Africa
Lat: -34.5688 • Lng: 20.2358
Air Permission required Last updated: May 26, 2026

- Military controlled airspace - High-speed military and test flight activity - Prior coordination with relevant authorities required - SACAA Part 101 compliance mandatory - Avoid all operations near runways and test range areas


Air Force Base Overberg (FAOB) is a military aerodrome operated by the South African Air Force near Bredasdorp in the Western Cape. The facility hosts military aviation operations and aerospace testing activities linked to the Overberg Test Range. Drone pilots should regard the surrounding airspace as highly sensitive and avoid operations unless specifically authorized by the appropriate authorities.

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  • FAOB CTR / Military Airspace – Air Force Base Overberg. Sensitive military and test flight operations area. Drone operations prohibited without prior authorization. Extreme caution required due to military aircraft activity.
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