Using airspace

It is illegal to take off or land an aircraft(s) on land other than an airport. If you wish to do so anyway, you should apply for an exemption from the province.

Flying a drone

Because of safety concerns, you are not allowed to fly a drone everywhere. For example, in areas around airports, it is prohibited. You may, however, fly in the free airspace. This part is not controlled by air traffic control. On the website of the Rijksoverheid you can find the rules for flying a drone.

Balloons

You usually need permission if you want to launch a balloon or balloons near an airfield. This also applies to glider airfields. Permission may be denied if air traffic may be disrupted. For example, if the wind direction affects the balloons' flight.

What to do

You apply for a waiver from the province where you want to land and/or take off. You can get an application form from the county.

Launching balloons

You are asking for balloon launching permission if you want to launch balloons near an airport or glider field, these rules apply to it:

Small free balloon a balloon or combination of balloons not exceeding 2 m or with a capacity not exceeding 4 m³.

Atmosphere balloon small free balloon, or combination of small free balloons, whose height or width does not exceed 75 cm.

How long does it take?

  • The province will decide on your application within 4 weeks.
  • The waiver is valid for a maximum of 12 days per year.

Cost

There is no charge for the municipal notification.

Additional information

If you have been granted the exemption, you must notify the Environmental and Transport Inspectorate. You do this by sending a notification no later than 24 hours in advance to: meldingtug@ivw.nl. In your notification, provide the following information:

  • for which area you were granted exemption
  • what times you will be flying
  • description of the activity

Directly arrange online

The municipality of Wassenaar works with DigiD. Would you like to know more or apply for a DigiD? Please visit www.digid.nl

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