Flight zones · Ghana
Where you can (and can't) fly in Ghana
Max altitude
122 m
Limit of 400 feet (about 122 m) above ground level for light/recreational drones flown within visual line of sight (VLOS).
Zones to avoid
Minimum distance 30 m from buildings/vehicles/people not under the operator's control, unless explicit permission is given. Forbidden within 10 km of an airport/heliport with published instrument flight procedures, or within 5 km of one without, unless GCAA-approved. Night flying forbidden without special authorization. Non-standard radio frequencies (other than 2.4GHz/5.8GHz) require National Communications Authority (NCA) approval.
Last checked: 2026-08
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Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.