#ARML2605116ADecree of April 1, 2026 Establishing a Prohibited Zone LF-P 227 L Bec de l'Aigle in La Ciotat (Bouches-du-Rhône)
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This French decree creates a permanent prohibited airspace zone (LF-P 227) around Bec de l'Aigle near La Ciotat for military reasons. The circular zone has a 3,704-meter (2 nautical mile) radius centered at 43°10'29"N, 005°34'26"E, extending from the surface up to 150 meters (500 feet) above ground level. It operates 24 hours a day, every day, and completely replaces any overlapping airspace. All unmanned aircraft (drones) are banned from entering except those operated by state services such as defense, gendarmerie, police, customs, civil security, and emergency services. Civilian drone operators must obtain prior authorization from the managing authority with at least 5 working days' notice. The previous 2022 decree establishing this zone is repealed.
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Key Changes
- Establishes permanent 24/7 prohibited zone with 3,704m (2 NM) radius centered at 43°10'29"N 005°34'26"E
- Vertical limits set from surface to 150 meters (500 feet) AGL
- Total ban on all unmanned aircraft except state-operated drones for defense, police, customs, and emergency services
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What this law requires
All unmanned aircraft (aéronefs sans équipage à bord) are prohibited from entering airspace zone LF-P 227 L Bec de l'Aigle, defined as a 3,704-meter radius circle centered at 43°10'29"N, 005°34'26"E, from surface to 150 meters altitude, 24 hours per day
Civilian drone operators seeking to operate unmanned aircraft in zone LF-P 227 must obtain prior written authorization from the managing authority (autorité gestionnaire) with a minimum of 5 working days' notice
Unmanned aircraft operated by state services (defense, gendarmerie, police, customs, civil security, emergency services) are exempt from the prohibition but must still obtain agreement from the managing authority with minimum 5 working days' notice
Drone pilots (télépilotes) operating in violation of this zone are subject to penalties under articles L. 6211-4, L. 6211-5, L. 6232-2, L. 6232-12, and L. 6232-13 of the French Transport Code
Airspace users must be informed of this prohibited zone through aeronautical information channels (information aéronautique)