Drones – Live from 2nd November 2026

Submit an Application


Mid Wales Airport is protected by a Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) which means it is
illegal to fly a drone or remotely piloted aircraft at any time within the FRZ, unless
specific permission is granted by the airport.

Applications to fly within the FRZ
Requests should be submitted via Air Portal. Please allow a minimum of 3 working
days’ notice for applications to be processed.

Application fees within the FRZ
An application fee maybe charged to cover the cost of assessing and processing
your request.

  • Recreational: no fee (permission still required)
  • Commercial: £24 (incl. VAT)

Flying outside the FRZ

Approval is not required outside the FRZ, but we encourage operators to notify us for
situational awareness and safety. Notifications are acknowledged immediately within
Air Portal. There is no charge for this.


If you have any queries or require further guidance, please email
midwalesairport@gmail.com

Please note that the airfield office is open 9-5 / 7 days a week. If outside these hours please email midwalesairport@gmail.com. Please be aware that home based aircraft, Air Ambulance helicopter & low level military flying movements occur outside operating hours.


Our FRZ here at Welshpool is pictured below.

This is an area 2nm extending from the runway centreline up to 2000ft AGL (like our ATZ) with addition of a Runway Protection Zone. This is a 5km x 1km area extending from each runway centreline in both directions. 

Cranes – Live from 2nd November 2026

Submit an Application

Operating a crane or other tall equipment above 10m AGL within a 6km radius of Mid
Wales Airport requires permission from the airport.


Applications
Requests should be submitted via Air Portal a minimum of four weeks in advance of
your operation.

Application fees
An application fee is charged to cover the cost of assessing and processing your
request. If an external safeguarding assessment is required, an additional fee may
apply; this varies depending on the level of assessment needed.


Crane application: £180 (incl. VAT)
Operations at or above 100m AGL


Please note cranes and tall equipment operating at or above 100m AGL must also
be notified to the Civil Aviation Authority via ACOMS, regardless of proximity to
airports or the height of surrounding structures.


If you have any queries or need further guidance, please email
midwalesairport@gmail.com