Libyan Civil Aviation Authority
Libya
Do not pack without approvalLYCAA approval and security clearance required
Libya is a do-not-wing-it destination. The aviation authority exists, but the security environment makes tourist drone use inappropriate without explicit written approval.
Bring it
Do not bring a drone without prior written authority and security approval.
Register it
Use LYCAA channels and current regulations before importing or operating any drone.
Fly it
Do not assume recreational flights are allowed.
Map check
Airports, cities, oil/infrastructure sites, borders, military/security areas, and public events are high-risk and permission-only.
Before you travel
- 01Get LYCAA written approval.
- 02Secure security/local sponsor authorization.
- 03Carry aircraft, pilot, insurance, mission, route, and dates.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- Authorization-only.
- Recreational
- Do not assume recreational flights are allowed.
- Commercial work
- Commercial, media, oil/infrastructure, NGO, mapping, or survey work needs LYCAA and security/local sponsor approval.
- Airspace
- Airports, cities, oil/infrastructure sites, borders, military/security areas, and public events are high-risk and permission-only.