Captive balloons and kites

Kites and small captive balloons

The Regeling kabelvliegers en kleine ballons (in Dutch) contains rules for kites and small captive balloons. There are specific procedures, depending on where the small captive balloons and kites are used.

  1. Controlled aerodrome (red)
    It is prohibited to launch a small captive balloon or kite within an area of 5000 m around the aerodrome or ATZ. Outside this area, it is permitted to launch a small captive balloon or kite to a maximum height of 100 m.
  2. Uncontrolled aerodrome or aerodrome traffic zone (blue)
    It is prohibited to launch a small captive balloon or kite within an area of 3000 m around the aerodrome or ATZ. Outside this area, it is permitted to launch a small captive balloon or kite to a maximum height of 100 m.
  3. Low flying area (green)
    It is prohibited to launch a small captive balloon or kite within a low-flying area. Outside this area, it is permitted to launch a small captive balloon or kite to a maximum height of 100 m.
  4. Low flying route (yellow)
    It is prohibited to launch a small captive balloon or kite within an area of 5000 m around a low-flying route. Outside this area, it is permitted to launch a small captive balloon or kite to a maximum height of 100 m.

Click an area or route for a detailed map.

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EXEMPTION FROM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

If you do not meet the legal requirements for caaptive balloons and kites (for example, because the kite goes higher than the maximum height), you can request an exemption. Your request will be assessed on social and commercial importance and potential danger to aviation. You can send your request to the Operational Helpdesk.

Contact

Operational Helpdesk

Intermediary between airmen and air traffic control

Available daily between 07:00 and 17:00 (local time) for requests for special flights, activities, and events.

Call at +31 20 406 2201 Mail to [email protected]