DJI's GEO zone database lists 369 drone zones in Spain, 50 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 | 50 | 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 | 167 | The drone asks you to confirm before flying in. Often smaller airfields and approach paths. |
| 🟨 Warning | 152 | A warning only, for example heliports and small airfields. Flight is not blocked, but local rules still apply. |
Largest restricted zones
| Zone | Radius |
|---|---|
| Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas | 5.0 km |
| Zaragoza | 4.3 km |
| Torrejon | 3.4 km |
| Palma De Mallorca | 2.8 km |
| Aeropuerto de Alicante-Elche | 2.3 km |
| Aeroport de Barcelona - el Prat | 2.3 km |
| Aeroport de València | 2.2 km |
| Los Rodeos | 2.2 km |
| Reina Sofia | 2.2 km |
| Gran Canaria | 2.2 km |
| Reus | 2.1 km |
| Leon | 2.0 km |
| Aeropuerto de Sevilla | 2.0 km |
| Moron AB | 2.0 km |
| Rota | 1.9 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 Spain at a glance
- Aviation authority: Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea (AESA)
- Airspace authorization: ENAIRE
- Maximum height: 120 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more. In controlled airspace, above 60 m needs coordination.
- Registration: Register with AESA (free, online) if you fly a drone of 250 g or more, or one with a camera that can capture personal data. Official page
- Official map: ENAIRE Drones
- Royal Decree 517/2024 sets Spain's national drone rules on top of the EU regulations.
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 (AESA) before you fly.
- Check your area in ENAIRE Drones to see which zones apply and who you must coordinate with. Official page
- Inside an aerodrome zone, or in controlled airspace above 60 m or beyond visual line of sight, coordinate with the airport or air traffic provider shown in ENAIRE Drones, with the notice it asks for. Official page
- For airspace controlled by ENAIRE, submit your risk assessment and then the activity request through ENAIRE Planea. Official page
- For flights in urban areas, notify the Ministry of the Interior at least 5 days ahead. 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 Spain?
Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 50 restricted zones in Spain; the official map is ENAIRE Drones. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.
Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Spain?
Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: ENAIRE. The official steps and links are on this page.
How high can you fly a drone in Spain?
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. In controlled airspace, above 60 m needs coordination.
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 Estatal de Seguridad Aérea (official map: ENAIRE Drones).
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.