Flight zones · Papua New Guinea
Where you can (and can't) fly in Papua New Guinea
Max altitude
122 m
120 m (400 ft) above ground level under standard operating conditions (rule 102.55). Exceeding this altitude requires authorisation from the CASA PNG Director.
Zones to avoid
Minimum distance of 30 m (100 ft) from people not involved in the operation. Flying over populated areas is prohibited unless it is a 'shielded operation'. Prohibited in controlled airspace without air traffic control authorisation, in prohibited or restricted areas, and within 3 nautical miles of a controlled aerodrome's reference point without the required authorisations. Flight is allowed only within visual line of sight (VLOS) and during daylight hours.
Verify officially before flying
Source: CASA PNG — Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea
Open official siteLast 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.