Walton-on-Thames Drone No-Fly Zones & Airspace Map
Can you fly a drone in Walton-on-Thames? Yes — most of the Walton-on-Thames area can be flown under UK Open-category rules, provided you hold a valid CAA Flyer ID (required for drones 100 g and over since 1 January 2026), keep below 400 ft (120 m), and stay clear of any Flight Restriction Zones, active NOTAMs and protected sites that apply locally. The nearest FRZ is Fairoaks RWY 24, about 6.1 km away. UK Drone Map displays drone no-fly zones, airspace classifications, Flight Restriction Zones (FRZs), NOTAMs, and conservation designations for the Walton-on-Thames area, a town in England. Data is sourced from NATS, OpenAIP, Natural England, NatureScot, Natural Resources Wales, and other official UK bodies.
Open the map for Walton-on-Thames →Flight Restriction Zones near Walton-on-Thames
The centre of Walton-on-Thames is outside all airport FRZs. Closest zones (centre-to-centre):
- Fairoaks RWY 24 FRZ — 6.1 km
- HMP Feltham FRZ — 6.1 km
- HMP Bronzefield FRZ — 6.9 km
- London Heathrow RWY 27L FRZ — 9.2 km
Notable airspace & designations within 30 km of Walton-on-Thames
Royal Park features
- Bushy Park — 5.5 km
- Richmond Park — 10.0 km
- Kensington Gardens — 21.4 km
- Hyde Park — 22.9 km
- Green Park — 23.4 km
- St James's Park — 23.5 km
NNR features
- ASHTEAD COMMON — 9.7 km
- CHOBHAM COMMON — 12.1 km
- RICHMOND PARK — 13.4 km
- RUISLIP WOODS — 22.2 km
- BURNHAM BEECHES — 24.1 km
- SOUTH LONDON DOWNS — 24.3 km
Ramsar Wetland features
- South West London Waterbodies — 1.9 km
- South West London Waterbodies — 4.5 km
- South West London Waterbodies — 5.0 km
- South West London Waterbodies — 7.4 km
- South West London Waterbodies — 9.4 km
- South West London Waterbodies — 10.0 km
Danger Area features
- Pirbright (EGD133A) — 18.9 km
- Pirbright (EGD133B) — 19.0 km
- Ash Ranges (EGD132) — 22.2 km
Restricted Area features
- Windsor Great Park (EGR161) — 16.4 km
- Windsor Castle (EGR156) — 16.8 km
- Hyde Park (EGR157) — 22.5 km
- City Of London (EGR158) — 26.9 km
Airspace types shown near Walton-on-Thames
UK Drone Map displays the following official airspace classifications in the Walton-on-Thames area:
- FRZ (Flight Restriction Zone) — designated volumes around aerodromes, sourced from NATS
- CTR (Control Zone) — controlled airspace from the surface upward around an aerodrome
- ATZ (Aerodrome Traffic Zone) — zone protecting aircraft in the aerodrome circuit
- MATZ (Military ATZ) — zone around military aerodromes, typically 5 nm radius
- TMA (Terminal Manoeuvring Area) — controlled airspace at junctions of airways
- CTA (Control Area) — controlled airspace above a minimum altitude
- Danger / Restricted / Prohibited areas — various restricted volumes
- NOTAMs — temporary notices from UK AIS covering UAS ops, obstacles, hazards
Conservation designations in the Walton-on-Thames region
The following statutory conservation designations are displayed on UK Drone Map:
- SSSI — Sites of Special Scientific Interest (England, Wales, Scotland)
- SAC — Special Areas of Conservation
- SPA — Special Protection Areas (bird habitats)
- Ramsar — Wetlands of international importance
- AONB / NSA — Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty / National Scenic Areas
- National Parks — National Park boundaries
- National Trust — National Trust land
- Royal Parks — Royal Parks (where applicable)
- Forestry — Forestry England, Scotland and Wales land
Frequently asked questions — Walton-on-Thames
Where can I view the Walton-on-Thames airspace map?
UK Drone Map displays airspace, FRZs, NOTAMs, and conservation layers for the entire UK including Walton-on-Thames. Open https://ukdronemap.app/ and search for Walton-on-Thames to centre the map on the area.
Are there Flight Restriction Zones near Walton-on-Thames?
The centre of Walton-on-Thames is not inside an airport FRZ. The nearest Flight Restriction Zone is Fairoaks RWY 24, about 6.1 km away — take care that your flight path does not cross its boundary, shown on UK Drone Map's FRZ layer. Always cross-check against the official NATS UK AIS before any operation.
How do I check NOTAMs for Walton-on-Thames?
UK Drone Map loads NOTAMs from the NATS / UK AIS feed. Toggle the NOTAM layers in the Layers tab to view active notices for the Walton-on-Thames area. NOTAMs are refreshed with each data update.
Are there conservation areas near Walton-on-Thames?
UK Drone Map displays SSSI, SAC, SPA, Ramsar, AONB, National Park, National Trust, Royal Parks, and Forestry land designations. Enable the Conservation layers in the Layers tab to see what applies near Walton-on-Thames.
Drone airspace maps near Walton-on-Thames
Data sources
All airspace and conservation data displayed by UK Drone Map for the Walton-on-Thames area comes from official UK sources:
- NATS / UK AIS — Flight Restriction Zones, NOTAMs
- OpenAIP — Airspace definitions (CTR, TMA, ATZ, MATZ, etc.)
- Natural England — SSSI, SAC, SPA, Ramsar, AONB, NNR (England)
- NatureScot — SSSI, SAC, SPA, NNR, NSA (Scotland)
- Natural Resources Wales — Conservation designations (Wales)
- DAERA / NIEA — Conservation designations (Northern Ireland)
- National Trust — National Trust land boundaries
- Forestry Commission — Forestry land England, Scotland, Wales
UK Drone Map is a reference and planning aid only. It is not a substitute for official NATS AIS data, CAA guidance, or the legal pre-flight obligations placed on drone operators under UK aviation law. All data must be verified against official sources before any operation. Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).