DJI's GEO zone database lists 74 drone zones in Argentina, 74 of them restricted, mostly around airports and military bases. Below are the zone types, the largest restricted zones, the rules at a glance and the official links to request permission when you need to fly inside a zone.
Zone types
| Zone | Count | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 🟥 Restricted | 74 | DJI drones cannot take off or fly inside. Most are airports and military bases; flying there needs an authorization and a DJI unlock. |
Largest restricted zones
| Zone | Radius |
|---|---|
| Ministro Pistarini International Airport | 2.9 km |
| Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport | 2.7 km |
| Aeropuerto Comandante Espora | 2.6 km |
| Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport | 2.6 km |
| Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport | 2.6 km |
| Aeropuerto Internacional Teniente Luis Candelaria | 2.6 km |
| Resistencia International Airport | 2.4 km |
| Cataratas International Airport | 2.3 km |
| Aeropuerto internacional Airport | 2.2 km |
| Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport | 2.1 km |
| Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport | 2.1 km |
| Vicecomodoro Angel D. La Paz Aragonés Airport | 2.0 km |
| Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport | 2.0 km |
| Brigadier Antonio Parodi Airport | 2.0 km |
| Aeropuerto Gral. Mosconi | 1.9 km |
Radius of the circle in DJI's database. The official zone can have another shape and reach further, for example along the runway approach.
Drone rules in Argentina at a glance
- Aviation authority: Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC)
- Airspace authorization: Empresa Argentina de Navegación Aérea (EANA)
- Maximum height: 122 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more. In controlled airspace within 5 km of a runway threshold: 43 m.
- Registration: Drones of 250 g or more must be declared free of charge with ANAC through the Casillero Aeronáutico Digital; drones under 250 g are excluded. Official page
- Flights over crowds need an exemption from ANAC.
How to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone
Steps and links from official sources, checked in September 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official website (ANAC) before you fly.
- Check the AIP for prohibited, restricted and dangerous areas and control zones (CTR), where open-category flights are not allowed. Official page
- To fly in controlled airspace, or above 43 m within 5 km of a runway threshold, request authorisation from EANA (or the aerodrome manager where there is no air traffic service). Official page
- Open an operational file with EANA first, then send the signed request to the FIR office at least 7 business days ahead. EANA grants it only for commercial, scientific or security activities approved by ANAC. Official page
- Flying a DJI drone? With the authorization in hand, request an unlock on DJI FlySafe. DJI's unlock does not replace the authority's permission.
Check zones and weather before you fly
The Drone Weather Forecast app shows these zones on a map with DJI's colours, next to the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model.
Frequently asked questions
Where can't you fly a drone in Argentina?
Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 74 restricted zones in Argentina. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.
Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Argentina?
Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Empresa Argentina de Navegación Aérea (EANA). The official steps and links are on this page.
How high can you fly a drone in Argentina?
Up to 122 m (400 ft) above the ground under the general rules, unless an authorization allows more. Near airports the limit can be lower, or zero. In controlled airspace within 5 km of a runway threshold: 43 m.
Is the DJI no-fly zone map official?
No. DJI's GEO zones are a safety layer built into DJI drones. The binding zones and rules are the ones published by the aviation authority, Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil.
Zone counts and names: DJI FlySafe GEO database, snapshot of February 3, 2026. It is a safety guide, not the official airspace: the aviation authority publishes the binding zones and temporary restrictions.