Restrictions on aviation in Helsinki from 3 July until 5 July 2019 due to an EU presidency ministerial meeting
There are restrictions on aviation inside a temporary no-fly zone due to a ministerial meeting related to Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The restrictions will be in place from Wednesday 3 July 2019 at 8 am to Friday 5 July 2019 at 9 pm.
Around Finlandia Hall, there will be a rectangular no-fly zone, extending 700–1000 metres from Finlandia Hall. The no-fly zone covers 300 metres above ground.
The no-fly zone has been established due to the security arrangements relating to the EU ministerial meeting. In addition, the police will carry out their own aviation activities in the area in question using unmanned aerial vehicles.
The restrictions will not apply to the military, border guard, police, customs, maritime and aviation authorities, nor the authorities engaged in rescue, paramedic or patient transport services, or flights authorised by them, when carrying out their duties requires flying over the area.
The restrictions will also not apply to urgent medical aviation activities on helicopters, or to flights based on an international obligation which Finland must comply with.
Read more about the subject and find more detailed information about airspace restrictions at droneinfo.fi.
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