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# Drone no-fly zones in Spain

> 369 drone zones in Spain, 50 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 **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)](https://www.seguridadaerea.gob.es/es/ambitos/drones)
- **Airspace authorization:** [ENAIRE](https://www.enaire.es/vuela_tu_dron/servicios_para_drones/enaire_planea)
- **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](https://www.seguridadaerea.gob.es/es/ambitos/drones/registro-de-operador-de-drones-uas)
- **Official map:** [ENAIRE Drones](https://drones.enaire.es/)
- 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.

1. Check your area in ENAIRE Drones to see which zones apply and who you must coordinate with. [Official page](https://drones.enaire.es/)
2. 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](https://www.enaire.es/vuela_tu_dron/donde_puedes_volar_tu_dron/zonas_geograficas_de_enaire)
3. For airspace controlled by ENAIRE, submit your risk assessment and then the activity request through ENAIRE Planea. [Official page](https://www.enaire.es/vuela_tu_dron/servicios_para_drones/enaire_planea)
4. For flights in urban areas, notify the Ministry of the Interior at least 5 days ahead. [Official page](https://www.interior.gob.es/opencms/es/servicios-al-ciudadano/comunicacion-operaciones-de-aeronaves-pilotadas-por-control-remoto-uas/)
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 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).

[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 Spain

Drone Weather Forecast shows no-fly zones on a map, plus the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model. Free on Android and iOS, no ads.

- [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.droneweather.app)
- [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/drone-weather-forecast/id6768126094)