In short
- Airspace is divided into zone types: prohibited, restricted, dangerous, control zone (CTR) and drone flight areas.
- A single point can belong to more than one type at once.
- Some restrictions apply only on certain days and hours, such as weekend fly-bubbles.
- The check is always for the exact point — not by the city name.
Zone types, per the regulations
The regulations give precise definitions for each zone type. Each zone is published in the airspace publications (PMAT) or in a NOTAM, with boundaries and altitude.
Prohibited area
What the rule says
A “prohibited area” is airspace of defined dimensions, as published in the PMAT or a NOTAM, in which the flight of an aircraft is prohibited.
Restricted area
What the rule says
A “restricted area” is airspace of defined dimensions, as published in the PMAT or a NOTAM, in which the flight of an aircraft is restricted under the conditions defined there.
Dangerous area
What the rule says
A “dangerous area” is airspace of defined dimensions, as published in the PMAT or a NOTAM, in which, at defined periods, activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may take place.
Control zone (CTR)
Controlled airspace around an airport. Flight requires coordination and approval, even at low altitude. For example, central Tel Aviv lies inside the Ben Gurion control zone.
Drone flight areas (LLU)
Alongside the restricted areas, dedicated drone flight areas are defined. Most have a low altitude ceiling, as shown in the publication.
What the rule says
UAV areas LLU59–LLU72 have a maximum altitude of 300 ft above ground level.
Areas that apply only at certain times
Some restrictions aren't permanent. A “weekend fly-bubble” applies only on defined days and hours, and the rest of the time the ordinary rules apply.
What the rule says
“Weekend” is the period from Friday at 14:00 until Sunday at 05:00, or from a holiday eve at 14:00 until the first working day after the holiday at 05:00.
Distance from emergency incidents
Beyond the published areas, there are immediate distance rules. For example, you may not fly near a site where aircraft of rescue or security bodies are operating to handle an incident.
What the rule says
… a person shall not fly a small UAS at a distance of less than 5 km from that site …
How to check a point before flying
Because a single point can be in several zones at once, and because some restrictions change by day and hour, the check must be for the exact point. In the app you pick a point on the map and get the restriction types that apply to it, the altitude band, and the relevant NOTAMs.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a prohibited and a restricted area?
In a prohibited area flight is forbidden. In a restricted area you may fly only under the published conditions — usually with a permit or prior coordination.
How do I know if a specific point is open for flight?
Pick the exact point on the map and get the restriction types that apply to it and the altitude band. The check is by point, not by city.
Can you fly over the beach?
Part of the coastline is inside restricted areas or control zones. The check is for the exact point.
Is this guide a flight authorization?
No. It is general information current as of the update date. For a point-specific check use the app, and for approvals use the official bodies.