The Drone Weather Forecast zone map has 936 drone zones in Denmark, from Trafikstyrelsen. 838 of them close the airspace from the ground up. Below are the zone types, the largest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 🟧 Authorization required | 838 | You may fly only with an authorization from the aviation authority or the airspace manager, for example around airports and in controlled airspace. |
| 🟨 Warning | 98 | Not closed, but fly with care and follow the local rules: heliports, small airfields, military training areas, stadiums, nature reserves. |
Largest restricted zones
| Zone | Strictest part |
|---|---|
| EKCH - Kastrup | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKKA - Karup | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKSP - Skrydstrup | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKAH - Tirstrup | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKYT - Aalborg | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKBI - Billund | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKEB - Esbjerg | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKRK - Roskilde | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKOD - Odense | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKRN - Rønne | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKSB - Sønderborg | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKVJ - Stauning | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKVD - Vamdrup | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKTS - Thisted | 🟧 Authorization required |
| EKHG - Herning | 🟧 Authorization required |
Drone rules in Denmark at a glance
- Aviation authority: Trafikstyrelsen
- Maximum height: 120 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more.
- Registration: Operators of drones over 250 g, or lighter drones with a camera, register with Trafikstyrelsen using MitID; registration lasts 3 years. Official page
- Official map: Dronezoner
- Without an A2 certificate, keep at least 8 km from instrument airfields and 4 km from visual-only airfields (since 1 July 2025).
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 (Trafikstyrelsen) before you fly.
- Check the Dronezoner map and click a zone for its conditions; red zones cover airfields and hospital helipads. Official page
- Apply to Trafikstyrelsen with the online form (MitID). Expect about 30 days, and a fee. Official page
- For military areas and vessels, permission must come from the Danish Defence, not Trafikstyrelsen. Official page
- Check the latest NOTAMs on Naviair before flying. 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 their real shapes and height limits, 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 Denmark?
Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. The app's map has 838 zones in Denmark where you cannot fly from the ground up without an authorization; the official map is Dronezoner. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.
Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Denmark?
Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Trafikstyrelsen. The official steps and links are on this page.
How high can you fly a drone in Denmark?
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.
Where does this zone data come from?
From Trafikstyrelsen: data published by the authorities, or drawn from the national rules, as shipped in the Drone Weather Forecast app. It is a guide, not an authorization: the binding zones and temporary restrictions are the ones published by the aviation authority, Trafikstyrelsen (official map: Dronezoner).
Zone counts and names: Trafikstyrelsen, as shipped in the Drone Weather Forecast app on October 14, 2026. A safety guide, not the official airspace: the aviation authority publishes the binding zones and temporary restrictions.