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No-Fly Zones in Nepal
Before you fly, know where you cannot. These zones are enforced strictly — violations can result in criminal charges.
Always check with CAAN and local authorities before flying in or near any of these zones. When in doubt — don't fly.
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Interactive No-Fly Zone Map
An interactive map showing all restricted airspace zones across Nepal is coming soon.
Coming SoonRestricted Zone Categories
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Airports & Aerodromes
5 km radius- Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu
- Pokhara Regional International Airport
- Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairahawa
- Biratnagar Airport
- All STOL airstrips across Nepal
Flying within 5km of any aerodrome is strictly prohibited without prior CAAN clearance.
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Military Zones
Variable restricted area- Nepal Army barracks and camps
- Armed Police Force installations
- Ammunition depots and arsenals
- Military training grounds
- Strategic government installations
Unauthorized flying over military installations is a criminal offence.
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Border Areas
International border zones- Nepal–India open border area
- Nepal–China (Tibet) border (High Himalayas)
- Immigration checkpoints and border posts
- Customs and immigration infrastructure
Cross-border drone operations require both Nepal and neighboring country's approval.
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Heritage & Sensitive Sites
Site-specific zones- Pashupatinath Temple complex
- Boudhanath Stupa area
- Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Patan Durbar Square
- Lumbini — Birthplace of Buddha
UNESCO Heritage Sites have additional cultural and religious sensitivities. Always check local rules.
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Government & Security Zones
Designated security perimeter- Singha Durbar (Parliament & PM Office)
- Office of the President (Shital Niwas)
- Supreme Court of Nepal
- Central Bank (Nepal Rastra Bank)
- Foreign Embassies and diplomatic missions
Flying over government buildings requires special security clearance.
Before Every Flight — Check These
1Check if your location is within 5km of an airport on a map
2Verify there are no active NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) for your area
3Confirm the area is not within a military or government security zone
4Check for local events, gatherings, or temporary flight restrictions
5Obtain written permission from CAAN if in a grey area
6Inform local police or administration for Category D drone operations
Need Permission to Fly?
Follow our step-by-step guide to get CAAN approval for your drone operations.
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