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24th August 2024

Additional drone ban

Due to a volcanic eruption and necessary emergency and investigative flights, the Icelandic Transport Authority has, at the request of the Civil Protection Coordination Centre, prohibited drone flights over and around the eruption area, in an area. The ban is valid until 08:00 a.m. on 28 August 2024.

Drone near eruption

The ban is in an area within 4 nautical miles around the eruption, reference point 635300N02223W.

The ban is in addition to the ongoing ban valid until midnight on 28 August 2024.

Exemption requests shall be submitted to the Civil Protection Coordination Centre via e-mail info@sst.is or via phone 831-1644.