--- title: "Drone no-fly zones in Italy: airports, official map and permits" description: "572 drone zones in Italy, 61 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/italy lang: en site: Drone Weather Forecast updated: 2026-09-17 alternates: - lang: it url: https://droneweatherforecast.app/it/no-fly-zones/italy html: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/italy markdown: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/italy.md llms_txt: https://droneweatherforecast.app/llms.txt --- # Drone no-fly zones in Italy > 572 drone zones in Italy, 61 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 **572 drone zones in Italy**, **61 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 | 61 | 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 | 382 | The drone asks you to confirm before flying in. Often smaller airfields and approach paths. | | 🟨 Warning | 129 | A warning only, for example heliports and small airfields. Flight is not blocked, but local rules still apply. | ## Largest restricted zones | Zone | Radius | |---|---| | Fiumicino | 3.7 km | | Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa | 2.5 km | | Gioia Del Colle | 2.4 km | | Pratica Di Mare Mil | 2.3 km | | Aeroporto Internazionale Marco Polo di Venezia-Tessera | 2.3 km | | Aeroporto Enrico Forlanini | 2.3 km | | Aeroporto di Palermo Falcone e Borsellino | 2.2 km | | Aeroporto "Antonio Papolai" di Brindisi-Casale | 2.2 km | | Sigonella MIL | 2.1 km | | Aeroporto Valerio Catullo Villafranca di Verona | 2.0 km | | Aeroporto Internazionale "Sandro Pertini" | 2.0 km | | Ronchi dei Legionari | 1.9 km | | Rimini Miramare | 1.8 km | | Grosseto | 1.8 km | | Aeroporto Internazionale di Bari "Karol Wojtyla" | 1.8 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 Italy at a glance - **Aviation authority:** [Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile (ENAC)](https://www.enac.gov.it/sicurezza-aerea/droni/zone-geografiche-space/voli-con-droni-uas-limitazioni-riserve-dello/) - **Maximum height:** 120 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more. - **Registration:** Operators of drones of 250 g or more, or lighter drones with a camera, register on d-flight and fix the operator QR code to each drone. [Official page](https://www.d-flight.it/new_portal/) - **Official map:** [d-flight](https://www.d-flight.it/new_portal/) - Third-party liability insurance is required. ## 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 (ENAC) before you fly. 1. Check your area on the d-flight maps: open-category flights are prohibited in the zones around airports, heliports and airfields. [Official page](https://www.d-flight.it/new_portal/) 2. Near an airport you must fly in the specific category (standard scenario declaration or ENAC operational authorisation). [Official page](https://www.enac.gov.it/sicurezza-aerea/droni/categoria-specifica-specific-category/) 3. Request an airspace reservation by sending form ATM-09A to the ENAC airport directorate and ENAV: at least 35 days ahead for civil airports, 60 for military, 15 for airfields without air traffic services. [Official page](https://www.enac.gov.it/la-normativa/normativa-enac/circolari/serie-atm/circolare-atm-09a/) 4. On the day, coordinate with the air traffic services unit as set out in the clearance. [Official page](https://www.enac.gov.it/sicurezza-aerea/droni/zone-geografiche-space/voli-con-droni-uas-limitazioni-riserve-dello/) 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 Italy? Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 61 restricted zones in Italy; the official map is d-flight. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight. ### Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Italy? Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile. The official steps and links are on this page. ### How high can you fly a drone in Italy? 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, Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile (official map: d-flight). [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 Italy 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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