Pilot license · Uruguay
Do you need a pilot license to fly in Uruguay?
Pilot license
Not required
No licence, certificate or operator permit is required for 'minor' devices (up to 25 kg) used recreationally. 'Medium' devices (25-260 kg) instead require an 'Operator Permit' issued after a theoretical-practical exam.
Verify officially before flying
Source: DINACIA — Dirección Nacional de Aviación Civil e Infraestructura Aeronáutica (Uruguay's Civil Aviation Authority)
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.