--- title: "Drone no-fly zones in Brazil: airports, official map and permits" description: "244 drone zones in Brazil, 240 of them restricted: the largest airport zones, the official map and how to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone." canonical: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/brazil lang: en site: Drone Weather Forecast updated: 2026-09-17 alternates: - lang: pt-BR url: https://droneweatherforecast.app/pt/no-fly-zones/brazil html: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/brazil markdown: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/brazil.md llms_txt: https://droneweatherforecast.app/llms.txt --- # Drone no-fly zones in Brazil > 244 drone zones in Brazil, 240 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 **244 drone zones in Brazil**, **240 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 | 240 | DJI drones cannot take off or fly inside. Most are airports and military bases; flying there needs an authorization and a DJI unlock. | | 🟨 Warning | 4 | A warning only, for example heliports and small airfields. Flight is not blocked, but local rules still apply. | ## Largest restricted zones | Zone | Radius | |---|---| | São Paulo International Airport | 4.4 km | | Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport | 3.3 km | | Aeroporto Internacional Juscelino Kubitschek | 2.8 km | | Tancredo Neves International Airport | 2.5 km | | Aeroporto Internacional de Natal | 2.5 km | | Monte Dourado Airport | 2.3 km | | Senador Nilo Coelho Airport | 2.3 km | | Eduardo Gomes International Airport | 2.2 km | | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport | 2.0 km | | Viracopos International Airport | 2.0 km | | Jacareacanga Airport | 1.9 km | | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | 1.9 km | | Carajás Airport | 1.8 km | | Aeroporto internacional de porto alegre Airport | 1.8 km | | Canoas Airport | 1.7 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 Brazil at a glance - **Aviation authority:** [Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC)](https://www.gov.br/anac/pt-br/assuntos/drones) - **Airspace authorization:** [Department of Airspace Control (DECEA)](https://www.decea.mil.br/) - **Maximum height:** 120 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more. Recreational flights: up to 60 m (ICA 100-40, since 1 July 2026). - **Registration:** Drones over 250 g must be registered with ANAC in SISANT, and the drone must be homologated by ANATEL. [Official page](https://www.gov.br/anac/pt-br/sistemas/sisant) - **Official map:** [SARPAS (DECEA)](https://servicos.decea.mil.br/sarpas/) - Requests that cross a prohibited area or a published helicopter route (REH) are not accepted. - ANAC's RBAC 100 replaced RBAC-E 94 in June 2026. ## 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. 1. Register the drone in ANAC's SISANT (required above 250 g). [Official page](https://www.gov.br/anac/pt-br/sistemas/sisant) 2. Make sure the drone is homologated by ANATEL. [Official page](https://www.gov.br/pt-br/servicos/homologar-produtos-de-telecomunicacoes-anatel) 3. Request airspace access in DECEA's SARPAS (gov.br login) before every flight. Since 1 July 2026 this includes drones of 250 g or less; standard line-of-sight flights up to 120 m can be filed 30 minutes ahead. [Official page](https://servicos.decea.mil.br/sarpas/) 4. If the flight crosses an aerodrome restriction zone (FRZ) or a restricted area, attach a coordination agreement (Termo de Coordenação) with the local air traffic unit or aerodrome operator, and file at least 4 days ahead. [Official page](https://publicacoes.decea.mil.br/publicacao/ICA-100-40) 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 Brazil? Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 240 restricted zones in Brazil; the official map is SARPAS (DECEA). Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight. ### Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Brazil? Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Department of Airspace Control (DECEA). The official steps and links are on this page. ### How high can you fly a drone in Brazil? 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. Recreational flights: up to 60 m (ICA 100-40, since 1 July 2026). ### 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, Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (official map: SARPAS (DECEA)). [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 Brazil 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)