--- title: "Drone no-fly zones in Portugal: airports, official map and permits" description: "107 drone zones in Portugal, 23 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/portugal lang: en site: Drone Weather Forecast updated: 2026-09-17 alternates: - lang: pt-BR url: https://droneweatherforecast.app/pt/no-fly-zones/portugal html: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/portugal markdown: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/portugal.md llms_txt: https://droneweatherforecast.app/llms.txt --- # Drone no-fly zones in Portugal > 107 drone zones in Portugal, 23 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 **107 drone zones in Portugal**, **23 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 | 23 | 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 | 62 | The drone asks you to confirm before flying in. Often smaller airfields and approach paths. | | 🟨 Warning | 22 | A warning only, for example heliports and small airfields. Flight is not blocked, but local rules still apply. | ## Largest restricted zones | Zone | Radius | |---|---| | Montijo-Air Base Nr 6 | 2.6 km | | Ovar-Manoeuvre Aerodrome Nr 1 | 2.5 km | | Aeroporto de Lisboa | 2.2 km | | Lajes AB | 2.0 km | | Porto Santo | 2.0 km | | Alverca-D.G.M.F.A. | 1.8 km | | Aeroporto Internacional de Faro | 1.6 km | | Joao Paulo II | 1.5 km | | Madeira | 1.5 km | | Tancos Mil | 1.4 km | | Pico | 1.1 km | | Sintra-Air Base Nr 1 | 1.1 km | | Braganca | 1.0 km | | Horta | 0.9 km | | Flores | 0.7 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 Portugal at a glance - **Aviation authority:** [Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil (ANAC)](https://www.anac.pt/vPT/Generico/drones/Paginas/AeronavesCivisPilotadasRemotamente.aspx) - **Maximum height:** 120 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more. Lower in airport protection areas (for example 30 m in area 1). - **Registration:** Register with ANAC if you fly a drone over 250 g or one with a camera or microphone (unless it is a certified toy). [Official page](https://www.anac.pt/vPT/Generico/drones/registo_uas/Paginas/OperadoresdeUAS.aspx) - **Official map:** [Zonas geográficas UAS (ANAC)](https://dnt.anac.pt/mapa.html) - Capturing aerial images with a drone needs prior authorisation from the AAN. ## 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. Check your area on ANAC's zone map; click a zone to see its restriction, height limit and the entity that can authorise the flight. [Official page](https://dnt.anac.pt/mapa.html) 2. If the zone requires a specific-category authorisation (for example above the height limit near an airport), apply to ANAC as described on its specific-category page. [Official page](https://www.anac.pt/vPT/Generico/drones/categoria_especifica/Paginas/CategoriaEspecifica.aspx) 3. For military areas and for any aerial photo or video, request prior authorisation from the Autoridade Aeronáutica Nacional (AAN) through its e-AAN application. [Official page](https://www.anac.pt/vPT/Generico/drones/FAQ/Paginas/FAQsIM3.aspx) 4. 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 Portugal? Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 23 restricted zones in Portugal; the official map is Zonas geográficas UAS (ANAC). Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight. ### Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Portugal? Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil. The official steps and links are on this page. ### How high can you fly a drone in Portugal? 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. Lower in airport protection areas (for example 30 m in area 1). ### 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, Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil (official map: Zonas geográficas UAS (ANAC)). [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 Portugal 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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