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# Drone no-fly zones in Belgium

> 93 drone zones in Belgium, 14 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 **93 drone zones in Belgium**, **14 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 | 14 | DJI drones cannot take off or fly inside. Most are airports and military bases; flying there needs an authorization and a DJI unlock. |
| 🟧 Enhanced warning | 43 | The drone asks you to confirm before flying in. Often smaller airfields and approach paths. |
| 🟨 Warning | 36 | A warning only, for example heliports and small airfields. Flight is not blocked, but local rules still apply. |

## Largest restricted zones

| Zone | Radius |
|---|---|
| aéroport de Bruxelles à Zaventem | 2.9 km |
| Chievres AB | 2.4 km |
| Liege | 2.2 km |
| Florennes | 2.2 km |
| Oostende | 2.1 km |
| Plovdiv airport | 2.0 km |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | 2.0 km |
| Kleine Brogel | 1.9 km |
| Beauvechain | 1.6 km |
| Kortrijk-Wevelgem | 1.1 km |
| AETS Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plants | 1.0 km |
| Deurne | 0.9 km |
| Doel Nuclear Power Station | 0.8 km |
| Centrale Nucléaire de Tihange | 0.8 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 Belgium at a glance

- **Aviation authority:** [Belgian Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA)](https://mobilit.belgium.be/en/aviation/flying-operating/drones-uas)
- **Airspace authorization:** [skeyes](https://www.skeyes.be/en/services/drone-home-page/you-and-your-drone/request-access-to-a-skeyes-uas-geographical-zones)
- **Maximum height:** 120 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more.
- **Registration:** Operators of drones over 250 g or with a camera register in the BCAA Drone Portal and put the operator number on every drone. [Official page](https://mobilit.belgium.be/fr/aviation/voler-en-piloter/drones-uas/drone-portal)
- **Official map:** [Droneguide](https://map.droneguide.be/)
- Check NOTAMs for temporarily activated zones before flying.

## 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 (BCAA) before you fly.

1. Look up your flight area on Droneguide to see the geozone, its access conditions and the zone manager. [Official page](https://map.droneguide.be/)
2. Around Antwerp, Brussels, Charleroi, Liège, Ostend and Kortrijk airports and in Defence zones, plan and submit the flight in skeyes' DAA Planner. [Official page](https://www.skeyes.be/en/services/drone-home-page/you-and-your-drone/request-access-to-a-skeyes-uas-geographical-zones)
3. Submit in time (up to 15 days ahead in the most restricted areas, 3 hours in the least), then confirm and get the final authorisation on the day in DAA Fly. [Official page](https://www.skeyes.be/en/services/drone-home-page/you-and-your-drone/drone-service-application/dsa-quickstart-guide/)
4. For any other geozone, ask the zone manager shown on Droneguide. [Official page](https://map.droneguide.be/)
5. 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 Belgium?

Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 14 restricted zones in Belgium; the official map is Droneguide. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.

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

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

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

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, Belgian Civil Aviation Authority (official map: Droneguide).

[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 Belgium

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)