The Drone Weather Forecast zone map has 310 drone zones in Sweden, from LFV. 287 of them close the airspace from the ground up. Another 2 set a height limit: you may fly below it without asking. Below are the zone types, the largest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 🟧 Authorization required | 287 | You may fly only with an authorization from the aviation authority or the airspace manager, for example around airports and in controlled airspace. |
| 🟪 Height limit | 2 | You may fly below the height of the zone without asking; above it you need an authorization. Typical of the outer steps around airports. |
| 🟨 Warning | 21 | Not closed, but fly with care and follow the local rules: heliports, small airfields, military training areas, stadiums, nature reserves. |
Largest restricted zones
| Zone | Strictest part |
|---|---|
| SÅTENÄS CTR | 🟧 Authorization required |
| ARLANDA CTR | 🟧 Authorization required |
| BORLÄNGE CTR | 🟧 Authorization required |
| UMEÅ CTR | 🟧 Authorization required |
| KRISTIANSTAD CTR | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Sector a | 🟧 Authorization required |
| RONNEBY CTR | 🟧 Authorization required |
| KALLAX CTR | 🟧 Authorization required |
| KIRUNA CTR | 🟧 Authorization required |
| MORA TIZ/RMZ | 🟧 Authorization required |
| SUNDSVALL CTR | 🟧 Authorization required |
| ARVIDSJAUR CTR, TIZ/RMZ | 🟧 Authorization required |
| ÄNGELHOLM CTR | 🟧 Authorization required |
| KUNGSÄNGEN CTR | 🟧 Authorization required |
| SKAVSTA CTR | 🟧 Authorization required |
Drone rules in Sweden at a glance
- Aviation authority: Transportstyrelsen
- Airspace authorization: LFV
- Maximum height: 120 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more.
- Registration: Operators of drones of 250 g or more, or with a camera or other sensor, register in Transportstyrelsen's Drönarsidan e-service. Official page
- Official map: LFV Drönarkartan
- Since 1 January 2026, flying a drone of 250 g or more without a drone card (drönarkort) is a criminal offence.
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 (Transportstyrelsen) before you fly.
- Check LFV's Drönarkartan for control zones, restricted areas and who grants permission. Official page
- In a control zone you may fly without permission only at least 5 km from the runway and below 50 m (10 m at military airports); otherwise ask air traffic control. Official page
- For airports where LFV provides air traffic control, e-mail LFV (obemannadeluftfartyg@lfv.se) for instructions from the local tower. Official page
- Restricted areas (ESR…) need a permit; where Transportstyrelsen decides, apply online (up to 5 weeks, fee). Leisure flights are generally refused. 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 their real shapes and height limits, 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 Sweden?
Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. The app's map has 287 zones in Sweden where you cannot fly from the ground up without an authorization; the official map is LFV Drönarkartan. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.
Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Sweden?
Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: LFV. The official steps and links are on this page.
How high can you fly a drone in Sweden?
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.
Where does this zone data come from?
From LFV: data published by the authorities, or drawn from the national rules, as shipped in the Drone Weather Forecast app. It is a guide, not an authorization: the binding zones and temporary restrictions are the ones published by the aviation authority, Transportstyrelsen (official map: LFV Drönarkartan).
Zone counts and names: LFV, as shipped in the Drone Weather Forecast app on October 14, 2026. A safety guide, not the official airspace: the aviation authority publishes the binding zones and temporary restrictions.