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# Drone no-fly zones in Austria

> 12 drone zones in Austria, 12 of them restricted: the largest airport zones, the official map and how to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone.

*Last updated: 2026-09-17*

DJI's GEO zone database lists **12 drone zones in Austria**, **12 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 | 12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Vienna International Airport | 3.5 km |
| Klagenfurt Airport | 2.2 km |
| Linz Airport | 2.1 km |
| Graz Airport | 1.9 km |
| Salzburg Airport | 1.8 km |
| Innsbruck Airport | 1.4 km |
| Wiener Neustadt East | 0.8 km |
| Tivoli-Neu | 0.5 km |
| Red Bull Arena (Salzburg) | 0.5 km |
| Hypo-Arena | 0.5 km |
| Ernst Happel Stadion | 0.5 km |
| Hohenems-Dornbirn Airport | 0.3 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 Austria at a glance

- **Aviation authority:** [Austro Control](https://www.dronespace.at/)
- **Maximum height:** 120 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more.
- **Registration:** Operators of drones of 250 g or more, or with a camera, register once on Dronespace (valid 3 years, minimum age 18) and must hold liability insurance. [Official page](https://www.dronespace.at/registrierung/registrieren)
- **Official map:** [Dronespace](https://utm.dronespace.at/avm/)
- Drones under 250 g flown below 30 m need no ATC consent in control zones.

## 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 (Austro Control) before you fly.

1. Check the Dronespace map or app for control zones, aerodrome zones and restricted areas on your route. [Official page](https://utm.dronespace.at/avm/)
2. In the control zones of Graz, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Linz, Salzburg and Vienna, file a flight plan in Dronespace and take off only when it shows the green "Fliegt" status (the ATC release). [Official page](https://www.dronespace.at/geo_zonen/flugplan_abgeben)
3. To fly inside an aerodrome zone (Flugplatzzone), apply to Austro Control for a permit about 2 weeks ahead (fee applies). [Official page](https://www.dronespace.at/geo_zonen/antrag_stellen)
4. Flying a DJI drone? With the authorization in hand, request an unlock on [DJI FlySafe](https://fly-safe.dji.com/unlock/unlock-request). 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.

→ [Drone pre-flight checklist](https://droneweatherforecast.app/guides/drone-pre-flight-checklist)

## Frequently asked questions

### Where can't you fly a drone in Austria?

Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 12 restricted zones in Austria; the official map is Dronespace. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.

### Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Austria?

Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Austro Control. The official steps and links are on this page.

### How high can you fly a drone in Austria?

Up to 120 m (400 ft) above the ground under the general rules, unless an authorization allows more. Near airports the limit can be lower, or zero.

### 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, Austro Control (official map: Dronespace).

[Drone no-fly zones by country](https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones)

*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.*

## Check the weather and the no-fly zones in Austria

Drone Weather Forecast shows no-fly zones on a map, plus the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model. Free on Android and iOS, no ads.

- [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.droneweather.app)
- [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/drone-weather-forecast/id6768126094)