Hong Kong police and aviation authority issue temporary no-fly zones for northern New Territories and territory-wide
Hong Kong police and the Civil Aviation Department announced two temporary restricted flight zones, covering northern New Territories and territory-wide, banning drones, paragliders, airships, kites and most helicopters and small planes. Violators face fines and imprisonment.
The Hong Kong Police Force and the Civil Aviation Department have reminded the public to observe regulations concerning two temporary restricted flight zones, announced on 13 November 2026.
The first zone, designated Zone A, covers northern New Territories. Within this area, the following flight activities are prohibited: drones (except those with special approval from the police and the Civil Aviation Department), paragliders, airships, kites, captive balloons, and the release of large numbers of balloons.
The second zone, designated Zone B, applies territory-wide. Except for the Government Flying Service, all helicopters and small aircraft are banned from conducting any flight activities within this zone.
The Civil Aviation Department has notified airlines and pilots of the details of these temporary restricted flight zones through a supplement to the Aeronautical Information Publication. Details for small unmanned aircraft have also been uploaded to the SUA一站通 electronic platform.
The police and the Civil Aviation Department have warned that any person conducting flight activities within these temporary restricted flight zones without special approval will be committing an offence. Upon conviction, offenders may face a fine and imprisonment.