Permitted Flying Areas And No-Fly Zones

Who We Are

• Our Organisation Our Mission, Vision & Values Management Authority Members History & Milestones Our Structure Our Publications Gallery
• Areas of Responsibility Growing Singapore as a Global Air Hub Ensuring Safe & Efficient Air Traffic Flows Upholding a Safe Aviation Environment Developing the Industry Contributing to International Aviation Contingency Planning & Crisis Management Building a Sustainable Air Hub
• Careers Job Opportunities Meet our Colleagues
• CAAS Scholarships
• Internships Industrial Attachment Programme
• Newsroom Journalist Registration
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Contact Us Enquiries & Feedback Form Tell Sarah – Safety Hazard Reporting Whistle-blowing Channel

Public & Passengers

• Aerial Activities Flying Kites Kitesurfing Parasailing Hoisting of Captive Balloons Release of Free-Flying Helium Balloons Release of Sky Lanterns
• Before Your Flight Pack It Right For Your Flight Cabin Safety Passenger & Public Security
• Learn About Singapore Aviation Air Scouts Aviation Learning Journeys Aviation in Schools Initiative Aviation Outreach Fund
• Unmanned Aircraft (UA) UA Regulatory Requirements UA Safety Guidelines No-Fly Zones and Unmanned Aircraft Flying Area Frequently Asked Questions

Operations & Safety

• Aircraft Certificate of Registration Certificate of Airworthiness Permit to Fly Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Noise Certificate
• Airports Airport Safety
• Airspace Air Traffic Control Services Aeronautical Information Services Obstacles & Height Control Dangerous Lights South East Asia Safety Monitoring Agency
• Air Operations Singapore Air Operators Foreign Air Operators
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods
• Design & Production Design Organisation Approval Production Organisation Approval Certification of Products & Articles
• Safety Reporting Singapore Aviation Accident / Incident Reporting System Tell Sarah
• Safety Publication - The Leading Edge

Personnel Licences

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence Application
• Air Traffic Controller Licence Application Medical Requirements
• Authorised Flight Examiner Authorised Flight Examiner Appointment
• Designated Medical Examiner Designated Medical Examiner Appointment
• Flying Instructor Flight Instructor Rating Application
• Flight Crew Student Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence Commercial Pilot Licence Multi-crew Pilot Licence Airline Transport Pilot Licence Medical Requirements Foreign Licence Conversion
• Training Organisations Air Traffic Control Training Organisation Aviation Training Organisation Maintenance Training Organisation Flight Simulation Training Devices Unmanned Aircraft Training Organisation

Aviation Training

• Learn@SAA
• Fellowships

Legislation & Regulations

• Legislation Air Navigation Act Carriage by Air Act Carriage by Air (Montreal Convention, 1999) Act Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Act Energy Conservation Act Hijacking of Aircraft & Protection of Aircraft & International Airports Act International Interests in Aircraft Equipment Act Tokyo Convention Act
• Regulatory Requirements Safety Regulation Airport Economic Regulation Airport Development and Planning Sustainable Aviation
• Guidelines & Notices General Aerodrome Air Navigation Services Air Operations Airworthiness Personnel Licensing & Training Terminal Safety Unmanned Aircraft

E-services & Forms

• Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)
• Public & Passengers
• Unmanned Aircraft (UA)
• No-Fly Zones and Unmanned Aircraft Flying Area

• Aerial Activities
• Before Your Flight
• Learn About Singapore Aviation
• Unmanned Aircraft (UA)
  • UA Regulatory Requirements
  • UA Safety Guidelines
  • No-Fly Zones and Unmanned Aircraft Flying Area
  • Frequently Asked Questions

No-Fly Zones and Unmanned Aircraft Flying Area

Before flying a UA in Singapore, operators are advised to check OneMap, a one stop application that has been curated for UA users to identify areas where UA flying is recommended and where permits are required and contains useful geographical and regulatory requirements in certain areas for all UA operators.

Download the OneMap app.

Do read the following guide to know where UA operations are permitted:

No-Fly Zones

Toggle accordion

No-fly zone refers to areas where you are not allowed to operate your UA if you do not hold the requisite permit(s). General no-fly zones include:

• Areas within 5km of aerodromes
• Areas within danger areas
• Protected areas under Air Navigation Act
• Areas within prohibited areas
• Areas within restricted areas

UA Operators should also take note of the following signages in areas at or around the areas that you are flying. National parks, nature reserves and private property may also contain local restrictions or specific conditions.

Some examples of these signages are:

Temporary Restricted Areas

Toggle accordion

In the event of aerial displays or large-scale events such as National Day Parade, a Temporary Restricted Area (TRA) may be set up. TRA refers to a demarcated zone established by CAAS for a specific duration where conduct of all aerial activities including kite-flying, hoisting of captive balloons, and flying of UA such as drones are prohibited. Prior to flying, do visit OneMap to stay updated on the TRA.

Unmanned Aircraft Flying Area

Toggle accordion

Unmanned Aircraft Flying Areas (UAFAs) are community spaces for unmanned aircraft (UA) enthusiasts to gather and interact while facilitating and supporting safe and responsible recreational UA operations. No fees are required for entry or use of the UAFAs. Site-specific Operating Guidelines Current UA regulatory requirements and safety guidelines apply at the UAFAs. Signages displaying relevant information on the prevailing UA regulations and site-specific guidelines are prominently placed around each UAFA to raise awareness and educate enthusiasts on safe flying and good practices to observe in sharing the community space with other users such as joggers. As UAFAs are set up in public spaces, UA users are encouraged to be considerate and not cause disamenities towards the nearby residents or other park users.

UAFA at Pandan Reservoir The UAFA @ Pandan Reservoir features 16 hectares of UA flying area over the reservoir waters and is fitted with light amenities needed for UA activities. These include tables and benches to provide UA operators with a clean and comfortable place to sit and set up their UA.

• This area is available for UA operations between 7am to 7pm.
• Fly your UA within the boundaries of the UAFA demarcated on site by standing flags and the yellow water buoys over the water.
• No UA operations allowed when fogging is carried out.
• UA operators shall ensure that they do not pose a hazard to other aircraft, people, or property.
• Fuel-based UA operations are not allowed.
• Fixed wing UA are not allowed.
• No retrieval service will be provided if your UA falls into the water.

How to get there:

• Buses 30, 78, 78A, 79 stop at the indicated bus stop.

UAFA at Dover Road UAFA at Dover Road features 0.6 hectares of UA flying area over land and greenery, providing a unique and different experience from the UAFA at Pandan Reservoir which is mostly over water.

• This site is available for UA operations between 7am to 7pm.
• Fly your UA within the area demarcated by standing flags.
• Always keep your UA within your line of sight.
• Ensure cleanliness at the area and at the common workbenches used by UA operators.
• Exercise caution and avoid flying your UA near trees.

How to get there:

• Buses 33, 33A and 196 stop at the indicated bus stop.

Enquiries and Feedback For any enquiry or feedback, please email us at [email protected]. UA operators are strongly encouraged to join the UA Flying Areas Telegram channel for important site updates (e.g. closure of sites). Please scan the below QR code to join the channel.

Commercial UA Flying Areas

Toggle accordion

For Commercial UA Flying Areas, there may be fees and differences in operating hours. Please refer to the respective company website published on OneMap for more information

Last Updated on 06 March 2025 Loading the player...