General Aviation
Flying in Spain
- IT’S IMPORTANT! An overflight of Annex I aircraft registered abroad is required: /IMPORTANT! Required for Overflight of foreign registered Annex I aircraft
- Overflight of Annex I aircraft registered abroad: /Overflight of foreign registered Annex I aircraft
- Delta wing, paragliding and paramotor /Hang gliding, paragliding, paratrike
- Ultralight Structure Aircraft (ULM)/Ultralight
- Construction aircraft by amateur/Amateur-built aircraft
- Aircraft other than complex motorpowered aircraft (NCO)/Other than complex motorpowered aircraft (NCO)
- Civilian air demonstrations/Airshows
- For aircraft registered in other EU member states you must submit a responsible declaration, you can consult more information through this link. / For aircraft registered in other EU member states you will need to submit a declaration of responsibility, more information is available via this link.
- Aircraft registered in other States which do not hold a certificate of airworthiness issued in accordance with the provisions of Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation are not covered by Article 5 of the said Convention and therefore may not enter the airspace of another State or make stopovers in its territory for non-commercial purposes without prior authorisation from that State.
- Resolution of 27 June 2019, of AESA’s Direction determining the conditions applicable to the operation in Spain of ultralight airframes, amateur-built aircraft and historic aircraft registered in other EU member states
- Correction of errors of the Resolution of 27 June 2019
- Resolution of the Directorate of the State Aviation Safety Agency published to inform of the nullity of different sections of the Resolution of 27 June 2019
- AESA establishes a declaratory procedure in which the applicant shall only submit a declaration of responsibility (OPS-UAH-ITR01-F01) properly filled and signed.
- For aircraft registered in non-EU states you must submit an application for authorisation, you can consult more information through this link. / For aircraft registered in non-EU states you will need to submit an application for authorisation, more information is available via this link.
- Aircraft registered in other States which do not hold a certificate of airworthiness issued in accordance with the provisions of Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation are not covered by Article 5 of the said Convention and therefore may not enter the airspace of another State or make stopovers in its territory for non-commercial purposes without prior authorisation from that State.
- AESA establishes an authorisation scheme in which the applicant must submit at least 15 (15) days in advance:
- Application form for Overflight authorisation (OPS-UAH-ITR01-F02).
- Copy of the pilot’s licence.
- Copy of the aircraft’s certificate of airworthiness or permit to fly.
- Not having flown in Spain more than 180 days per natural year.
- To carry out non-commercial operations with hang gliding, paragliding andparatriker, you can consult the requirements through the following link /To carry out non-commercial operations with hang gliding, paragliding and paratriker, you can consult the requirements through the following link
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Flights shall be performed in accordance with diurnal Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
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Flights over controlled airspace, restricted, prohibited or activated danger areas and over Congested areas are prohibited.
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The altiltude shall not be above 3,000 meters (10.000 ft) or between 3,000 and 4,000 meters (10.000-13.000 ft) for a period not longer than 30 minutes counted during the complete flight.
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Use of seatbelts or harness during the flight.
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Use helmet when a proper protection for the people on board is not assured in the aircraft.
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During the flight operation the pilot shall carry the license of which is holder at all times. The license must have all the annotations and ratings necessary for operations carried out.
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Flight conditions must be carried out in compliance with Regulation (EU) 923/2012.
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There is no aeronautical legislation that establishes the documentation on board, nor the aeronautical license to fly these aircraft. Depending on the autonomous regions and the corresponding sports federations, some documents may be required.
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These aircraft do not have to comply with the airworthiness requirement as long as they are & 70 kg.
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Flights do not have to be notified unless the suspension of any of the applicable operating limitations has been requested.
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There are no specific requirements on the take-off and landing areas, but they will be limited by the operational conditions of the flight, so, if it is an urban area or there are people and it can be considered an agglomeration of people, can they take off from there.
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Weather information: You must check the weather forecast on your route. You can consult this information on the AEMET website by registering with the Aeronautical Meteorological Self-Service (AMA).
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Information about the airspace: You must know the class of airspace in which you are going to fly and check the requirements that you must meet. You should also check any active airspace restrictions or reservations that may affect your intended route. You can view them through the ENAIRE INSIGNIA application.
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You can also download the pre-flight bulletins with ENAIRE’s ICARO XXI system.
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ENAIRE VFR GUIDE: https://guiavfr.enaire.es/
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To perform non-commercial operations with ULM ultralight structure aircraft, you can consult the requirements through the following link /To carry out non-commercial operations with ULM ultralight aircraft, you can consult the requirements through the following link
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It should take into account that motorised aerodines included in land, aquatic or amphibian aeroplanes having no more than two occupant seats, whose calibrated loss speed in landing configuration does not exceed 45 knots and the maximum permissible take-off mass does not exceed 600 kg for land aeroplanes and 650 kg for amphibious aeroplanes or amphibious aeroplanes, are considered ultralight (ULM); ground, water or amphibian helicopters having no more than two occupant seats and having a maximum permissible take-off mass not exceeding 600 kg for ground helicopters or 650 kg for water helicopters or amphibian helicopters; and motorised jets having no more than two occupant seats and whose maximum permissible take-off mass does not exceed 600 kg. For more information on the unladen mass of these aircraft, you can read the provisions of point 4, of Article 1 of Royal Decree 765/2022 of 20 September. /Note that Ultralights (ULM) are considered powered aeroplanes comprised of land, water or amphibious aeroplanes having not more than two occupant seats, with a calibrated stall speed in landing configuration not exceeding 45 knots and a maximum take-off weight not exceeding 600 kg for land aeroplanes and 650 kg for seaplanes or amphibious aeroplanes; land, water or amphibious helicopters having not more than two occupant seats and a maximum take-off weight not exceeding 600 kg for land helicopters or 650 kg for water or amphibious helicopters; and powered Gyroplanes having not more than two occupant seats and a maximum take-off weight not exceeding 600 kg. For more information on the empty weight of these aircraft, read the provisions of point 4, Article 1 of Royal Decree 765/2022 of 20 September
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Flights shall be performed in accordance with diurnal Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
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Flights over controlled airspace, restricted, prohibited or activated danger areas and over Congested areas are prohibited.
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The altiltude shall not be above 3,000 meters (10.000 ft) or between 3,000 and 4,000 meters (10.000-13.000 ft) for a period not longer than 30 minutes counted during the complete flight.
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Use of seatbelts or harness during the flight.
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Use helmet when a proper protection for the people on board is not assured in the aircraft.
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During the flight operation the pilot shall carry the license of which is holder at all times. The license must have all the annotations and ratings necessary for operations carried out.
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Flight conditions must be carried out in compliance with Regulation (EU) 923/2012.
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Weather information: You must check the weather forecast on your route. You can consult this information on the AEMET website by registering with the Aeronautical Meteorological Self-Service (AMA).
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Information about the airspace: You must know the class of airspace in which you are going to fly and check the requirements that you must meet. You should also check any active airspace restrictions or reservations that may affect your intended route. You can view them through the ENAIRE INSIGNIA application.
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You can also download the pre-flight bulletins with ENAIRE’s ICARO XXI system.
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ENAIRE VFR GUIDE: https://guiavfr.enaire.es/
- To perform non-commercial operations with construction aircraft by amateur, you can consult the requirements through this link /To carry out non-commercial operations with ULM ultralight aircraft, you can consult the requirements through this link.
- Order of 31 May 1982 approving regulations for the construction of amateur-built aircraft
- Resolution of 15 June 1994 of the DGAC on associated limitations with restricted certificates of airworthiness for amateur-built aircraft
- Information note on the licence required to fly amateur-built aircraft
- To perform non-commercial operations with aircraft other than complex motorpoweredaircraft, you can consult the requirements through the following link /To carry out non-commercial operations with other than complex motorpowered aircraft, you can consult the requirements through the following link
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According to article 6 of Regulation (EU) 965/2021, the following operations with other-than-complex motor-powered aeroplanes and helicopters, may be conducted in accordance with Annex VII (Part NCO) cost-shared flights by private individuals, on the condition that the direct cost is shared by all the occupants of the aircraft, pilot included, and the number of persons sharing the direct costs is limited to six.
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These are non-commercial private flights, and it will be the responsibility of the pilot in command to comply with the applicable regulations.
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You can consult the official platforms through the following link: https://www.easa.europa.eu/domains/general-aviation/operations-general-aviation/charter-promote-safety-non-commercial-general-aviation
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Weather information: You must check the weather forecast on your route. You can consult this information on the AEMET website by registering with the Aeronautical Meteorological Self-Service (AMA).
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Information about the airspace: You must know the class of airspace in which you are going to fly and check the requirements that you must meet. You should also check any active airspace restrictions or reservations that may affect your intended route. You can view them through the ENAIRE INSIGNIA application.
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You can also download the pre-flight bulletins with ENAIRE’s ICARO XXI system.
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ENAIRE VFR GUIDE: https://guiavfr.enaire.es/
- For civil air demonstrations, you can consult the requirements through the following link /To carry out airshows, you can consult the requirements through the following link
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Art. 29, the organiser must submit:
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Proposal for director and alternate director of the airshow.
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Airspace coordination form.
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Information form on facilities and services.
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Airshow program.
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Participants list according to aircraft category.
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Form 791 for payment of the 32nd fee for the provision of services and activities in air navigation (Fee Code 312): https://sede.seguridadaerea.gob.es/sede-aesa/catalogo-de-procedimientos/pago-de-tasas.
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Regarding the conditions of airspace coordination, if the restriction of airspace is requested, the request must be addressed to the Delegation or Sub-delegation of the Government of the province in which the airshow is to take place.
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The following activities do not require the declaration of aeronautical conformity:
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Events where exclusively manned balloons participate.
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Exclusively parachuting displays.
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Exhibitions limited to the following activities:
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Airshows or civil aerial exhibitions with restricted access not open to the general public.
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In such cases, the organiser of the airshow will submit a responsible declaration in compliance with the Royal Decree 1919/2009.
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Weather information: You must check the weather forecast on your route. You can consult this information on the AEMET website by registering with the Aeronautical Meteorological Self-Service (AMA).
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Information about the airspace: You must know the class of airspace in which you are going to fly and check the requirements that you must meet. You should also check any active airspace restrictions or reservations that may affect your intended route. You can view them through the ENAIRE INSIGNIA application.
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You can also download the pre-flight bulletins with ENAIRE’s ICARO XXI system.
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ENAIRE VFR GUIDE: https://guiavfr.enaire.es/
What do I need to carry out non-commercial operations in Spain? /What DO I need to carry out non-commercial operations in Spain?
Next, we will develop the regulatory and operational requirements for carrying out General Aviation operations in Spain. /Next, we will develop the regulatory and operational requirements to carry out General Aviation operations in Spain.
Overflight of Annex I aircraft registered abroad/Overflight of foreign registered Annex I aircraft
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BEFORE FLYING, YOU MUST CHECK |
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AIRCRAFT |
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ULM, AMATEUR-BUILT, HISTORICAL, EXPERIMENTAL |
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Delta wing, paragliding and paramotor/Hang gliding, paragliding, paratrike
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HANG GLIDING, PARAGLIDING, PARATRIKE
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EXCEPTIONS
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*Submit the application 3 months in advance.
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MUST CONSIDER
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From where can General Aviation users operate?
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TYPE OF FLIGHT
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AERODROME
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REMARKS
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Private flight
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N/A- Operation zone
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Flights over controlled airspace, restricted, prohibited or activated danger areas and over Congested areas are prohibited.
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Ultralight Structure Aircraft (ULM)/Ultralight
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ULTRALIGHT
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LIMITATIONS
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EXCEPTIONS
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*Submit the application 3 months in advance.
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From where can General Aviation users operate?
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TYPE OF FLIGHT
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AERODROME
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REMARKS
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Private flight
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RESTRICTED Use
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FPL, Handling fees according to AIP, Airport Manager coordination, landing fees...
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Construction aircraft by amateur/ Amateur-built aircraft
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AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT |
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The European regulation does not apply to them as they are one of the aircraft types included in Annex I to Regulation (EC) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The operation of these aircraft is subject to the national regulations of each State. In the case of Spain, the specific regulations applicable to these aircraft are:
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Aircraft other than complex motorpowered aircraft (NCO)/Other than complex motorpowered aircraft (NCO)
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AIRCRAFT
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NCO
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REGULATIONS
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LIMITATIONS
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Flight conditions must be carried out in compliance with Regulation (EU) 923/2012.
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MUST CONSIDER
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BEFORE FLYING, YOU MUST CHECK
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From where can General Aviation users operate?
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TYPE OF FLIGHT
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AERODROME
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REMARKS
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Private flight
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RESTRICTED Use
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FPL, Handling fees according to AIP, Airport Manager coordination, landing fees...
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Civilian air demonstrations/Airshows
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AIRCRAFT
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AIRSHOW
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REGULATIONS
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LIMITATIONS
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The NOTAM’s publication is an essential requirement to carry out the airshow.
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MUST CONSIDER
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1st) Skydiving, hang-gliding and non-motorised paragliding;
2nd) Hang gliding and paragliding with engine or model aircraft.
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BEFORE FLYING, YOU MUST CHECK
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