Flight zones · Nigeria
Where you can (and can't) fly in Nigeria
Max altitude
122 m
Limit of 400 feet (about 122 m) above the surface, unless a specific area states otherwise. In Port Harcourt the limit drops to 300 feet under the helicopter route.
Zones to avoid
Visual line of sight (VLOS) within 500 m of the pilot (extendable with a safety case). Forbidden within 150 m of a congested area or open-air assembly of over 1,000 people; within 50 m of a vehicle/vessel/structure not under the operator's control or of a person (30 m if the person is part of the operation); surveillance/filming drones must stay 30 m from anyone. Recommended 5 km buffer from airports for the 7-25 kg tier.
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.