DJI's GEO zone database lists 343 drone zones in Mexico, 62 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 | 62 | 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 | 197 | The drone asks you to confirm before flying in. Often smaller airfields and approach paths. |
| 🟨 Warning | 84 | A warning only, for example heliports and small airfields. Flight is not blocked, but local rules still apply. |
Largest restricted zones
| Zone | Radius |
|---|---|
| Aeropuerto Internacional General Mariano Escobedo | 3.4 km |
| Tapachula | 3.0 km |
| Aeropuerto internacional de Cancun | 3.0 km |
| Jesus Teran Intl | 2.8 km |
| Aeropuerto Internacional de Guadalajara Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla | 2.8 km |
| Intl Intercontinental de Queretaro | 2.7 km |
| Del Bajío International Airport | 2.7 km |
| Gen R Sanchez Taboada Intl | 2.7 km |
| Aeropuerto Internacional General Roberto Fierro Villalobos | 2.7 km |
| Durango Intl | 2.6 km |
| Aeropuerto Internacional de Mérida "Lic. Manuel Crescencio Rejón" | 2.6 km |
| Lic Adolfo L Mateos Intl | 2.6 km |
| Gen Marquez de Leon Intl | 2.5 km |
| Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México | 2.5 km |
| Albuerto Acuna Ongay Intl | 2.5 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 Mexico at a glance
- Aviation authority: Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil (AFAC)
- Maximum height: 122 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more.
- Registration: Drones over 250 g must be registered with AFAC by e-mailing the Apéndice K form to rpas@afac.gob.mx. Official page
- Stay within 457 m (1,500 ft) horizontal distance of the pilot.
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 (AFAC) before you fly.
- Keep at least 9.2 km (5 NM) from any aerodrome and out of prohibited, restricted and dangerous areas, and check NOTAMs (NOM-107-SCT3-2019). Official page
- To fly within 9.2 km of an aerodrome, request a special authorisation from AFAC. It is not available for recreational use and requires an operating authorisation and a safety study. Official page
- In controlled airspace, with AFAC's special authorisation, coordinate the flight plan with air traffic services before each flight. 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 DJI's colours, 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 Mexico?
Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 62 restricted zones in Mexico. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.
Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Mexico?
Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil. The official steps and links are on this page.
How high can you fly a drone in Mexico?
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.
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, Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil.
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.