Civil Aviation Division, Ministry of Infrastructure
Tonga
Strict or complexPart 101 rules; confirm locally
Tonga adopts New Zealand-style Civil Aviation Rules, including unmanned aircraft Part 101/102 framework. Confirm with the Director/Civil Aviation Division before flying as a visitor.
Bring it
Carry written confirmation from Civil Aviation if traveling with a drone.
Register it
No simple public traveler registration page found; confirm with Civil Aviation before arrival.
Fly it
Fly only if the operation fits Part 101 and local permissions are confirmed.
Map check
Avoid aerodromes, controlled/special-use airspace, people, and private land unless the required consent/clearance is obtained.
Before you travel
- 01Civil Aviation confirmation for visitor use.
- 02Part 101 compliance plan.
- 03Landowner/airspace permissions where applicable.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- 120 m / 400 ft under adopted Part 101 conditions unless authorized otherwise.
- Recreational
- Fly only if the operation fits Part 101 and local permissions are confirmed.
- Commercial work
- Operations outside Part 101, including higher-risk or larger-drone work, may require Part 102-style certification/approval.
- Airspace
- Avoid aerodromes, controlled/special-use airspace, people, and private land unless the required consent/clearance is obtained.