--- title: "Drone no-fly zones in Colombia: airports, official map and permits" description: "79 drone zones in Colombia, 79 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/colombia lang: en site: Drone Weather Forecast updated: 2026-09-17 alternates: - lang: es url: https://droneweatherforecast.app/es/no-fly-zones/colombia html: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/colombia markdown: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/colombia.md llms_txt: https://droneweatherforecast.app/llms.txt --- # Drone no-fly zones in Colombia > 79 drone zones in Colombia, 79 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 **79 drone zones in Colombia**, **79 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 | 79 | 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 | |---|---| | El Dorado International Airport | 2.9 km | | Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport | 2.0 km | | Jose Maria Córdova International Airport | 2.0 km | | German Olano Air Base Airport | 1.9 km | | Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | 1.8 km | | Camilo Daza International Airport | 1.6 km | | Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport | 1.5 km | | Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Airport | 1.4 km | | Rafael Nuñez International Airport | 1.4 km | | Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport | 1.4 km | | Antonio Narino Airport | 1.3 km | | Palonegro Airport | 1.3 km | | Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport | 1.3 km | | Jorge Isaacs Airport | 1.3 km | | El Yopal Airport | 1.3 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 Colombia at a glance - **Aviation authority:** [Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia (Aerocivil)](https://www.aerocivil.gov.co/autoridad_aeronautica/publicaciones/3781/aviacion-no-tripulada-uasdrones/) - **Maximum height:** 122 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more. Between 6 and 9 km from an airport: 61 m. - **Registration:** Register drones over 200 g used for recreation, and any drone used in the specific category, on Aerocivil's Plataforma UAS Colombia (free). [Official page](https://www.aerocivil.gov.co/preguntas-frecuentes/18/drones-y-movilidad-urbana-aerea/) - **Official map:** [Visor Geográfico UAS](https://aerocivil.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/media/index.html?appid=b4be4d501c8d4bcabd0c35297521c16e) - Unlocking a manufacturer geofence (GEO zone) requires an Aerocivil flight authorisation. ## 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 (Aerocivil) before you fly. 1. Check the Visor Geográfico UAS for drone no-fly zones and restricted areas before every flight. [Official page](https://aerocivil.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/media/index.html?appid=b4be4d501c8d4bcabd0c35297521c16e) 2. In the open (recreational) category, stay more than 9 km from an airport (up to 61 m between 6 and 9 km) and 3 km from heliports; these flights cannot get authorisations. [Official page](https://www.aerocivil.gov.co/preguntas-frecuentes/18/drones-y-movilidad-urbana-aerea/) 3. For other flights, a certified UAS operator requests a flight authorisation on Plataforma UAS Colombia with the area KML, insurance and a risk analysis. [Official page](https://www.aerocivil.gov.co/autoridad_aeronautica/publicaciones/4263/video-tutorial-plataforma-uas-colombia/) 4. Near aerodromes or in controlled airspace, Aerocivil arranges coordination with the air traffic unit; if a NOTAM is needed, allow at least 5 business days. [Official page](https://www.aerocivil.gov.co/autoridad_aeronautica/publicaciones/3781/aviacion-no-tripulada-uasdrones/) 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 Colombia? Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 79 restricted zones in Colombia; the official map is Visor Geográfico UAS. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight. ### Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Colombia? Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia. The official steps and links are on this page. ### How high can you fly a drone in Colombia? 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. Between 6 and 9 km from an airport: 61 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, Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia (official map: Visor Geográfico UAS). [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 Colombia Drone Weather Forecast shows no-fly zones on a map, plus the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model. 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