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Can I Fly a Drone in Newcastle?
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Newcastle Airport's FRZ covers Ponteland and Woolsington to the north-west. The Quayside, city centre and coast at Tynemouth are open Class G airspace with superb legal flying.
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Newcastle Airport FRZ
Covers Ponteland, Woolsington and Kingston Park. No flight without ATC permission.
Northumberland Coast SSSIs
Protected seabird colonies north of the city restrict drones seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I fly over the Tyne Bridge?
The Quayside is outside the FRZ, so sub-250g drones may fly up to 400ft, avoiding the frequent crowds on the bridges and quayside markets.
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