#ARML2605093ADecree of April 1, 2026 Establishing a Prohibited Zone LF-P 85 Le Blanc in the Bordeaux Flight Information Region
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This French decree establishes a permanent prohibited airspace zone (LF-P 85 Le Blanc) near Le Blanc in the Indre department for military reasons. The zone is a small circular area with a 556-meter (0.3 NM) radius centered at 46°37'06"N, 001°03'55"E. It extends from the surface up to 579 meters (1,900 feet) AMSL and is active H24. Penetration is strictly forbidden except for military, customs, police, search and rescue, firefighting, or medical transport aircraft when mission requirements prevent avoidance and after coordination, or with explicit authorization from the managing authority obtained at least 48 hours in advance. The zone replaces any overlapping airspace and flight information and alerting services are provided inside it. Violations by pilots or drone operators may result in sanctions under the French Transport Code.
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Key Changes
- Creation of permanent prohibited zone LF-P 85 Le Blanc with 556 m (0.3 NM) radius centered at 46°37'06"N 001°03'55"E
- Vertical limits from surface to 579 m (1,900 ft) AMSL, active H24
- Penetration allowed only for military, customs, police, SAR, firefighting or medical flights when unavoidable after coordination
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Obligations
What this law requires
All aircraft and drone operators must not penetrate the LF-P 85 Le Blanc prohibited zone (circular area with 556-meter radius centered at 46°37'06"N, 001°03'55"E, surface to 579 meters AMSL) at any time (H24)
Military, customs, police, search and rescue, firefighting, and medical transport aircraft must coordinate with the zone managing authority before penetrating the zone when mission requirements prevent avoidance
Any aircraft requiring authorization to penetrate LF-P 85 Le Blanc must obtain explicit written authorization from the managing authority with a minimum 48-hour advance notice
Pilots and drone operators who violate the prohibited zone restrictions are subject to sanctions under French Transport Code articles L. 6211-4, L. 6211-5, L. 6232-2, L. 6232-12, and L. 6232-13
Airspace users must be informed of the LF-P 85 Le Blanc prohibited zone through aeronautical information channels