Flying locations
Prohibited and restricted UAS zones in Germany
Key facts
Max altitude
120 m
Urban distance
≥ 150 m
Flight mode
VLOS
Before flying
Geo-zone map
Aerodrome zones
Major aerodrome impact zones
Berlin
Capital region FRZ
Munich
Southern hub CTR
Frankfurt
Major hub FRZ
Hamburg
Northern CTR
Cologne
Western FRZ
Main aerodromes and their impact zones. Around each aerodrome the geo-zone map marks FRZ and CTR areas. Flying there without permission is prohibited.
- Berlin (BER) — Capital region FRZ
- Munich (MUC) — Southern hub CTR
- Frankfurt (FRA) — Major hub FRZ
- Hamburg (HAM) — Northern CTR
- Cologne (CGN) — Western FRZ
Military and security zones
In Germany UAS flights are prohibited or strictly restricted in:
- Military training areas and bases
- Border protection strips
- Seaports and strategic facilities
- Protected government sites
These zones are marked on the geo-zone map as prohibited (red) or restricted (amber).
Nature protection and reserve zones
Flights in nature areas may be restricted to protect wildlife:
- National parks (Bavarian Forest, Saxon Switzerland, Black Forest) — permission may be required
- Strict nature reserves — flights often prohibited
- Ramsar wetlands and bird protection areas
- Nesting and migration sites during sensitive seasons
Contact park administration or check official rules before flying over nature sites.
How to check zones before flying
Geo-zone colour guide
Prohibited
No UAS flight without special authorisation
Restricted
Permission or NOTAM check required
Sensitive
Nature reserves, borders, infrastructure
Open (check rules)
Open category A3 if distance & altitude rules met
Recommended verification sequence:
- 1Open the official Germany / EU UAS geo-zone map
- 2Enter flight coordinates or mark the area on the map
- 3Review colour coding: red = prohibited, amber = restricted, blue = sensitive
- 4Check NOTAM notices for temporary restrictions
- 5If a zone is restricted — contact the competent authority for permission
- 6Record the check date and result in your flight log
SkrisT recommends using only official sources — geo-zone data may change.
