Yeovil Drone No-Fly Zones & Airspace Map
Can you fly a drone in Yeovil? Only with permission in much of the area — the centre of Yeovil sits inside the Yeovil/westland Flight Restriction Zone, where flying any drone requires approval from the aerodrome operator before flight. Outside the FRZ boundary, UK Open-category rules apply: hold a valid CAA Flyer ID (required for drones 100 g and over since 1 January 2026), keep below 400 ft (120 m), and check for active NOTAMs and protected sites. UK Drone Map displays drone no-fly zones, airspace classifications, Flight Restriction Zones (FRZs), NOTAMs, and conservation designations for the Yeovil 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 Yeovil →Flight Restriction Zones near Yeovil
Yeovil is inside the Yeovil/westland FRZ. Permission from the aerodrome operator is required before any drone flight within the zone.
- Yeovil/westland FRZ — 1.9 km
- Yeovil/westland RWY 27 FRZ — 2.7 km
- Yeovilton RWY 04 FRZ — 4.8 km
- Yeovil/westland RWY 09 FRZ — 6.5 km
Notable airspace & designations within 30 km of Yeovil
MATZ features
- Yeovilton MATZ — 7.5 km
- Merryfield MATZ — 23.3 km
NNR features
- HARDINGTON MOOR — 5.5 km
- HORN PARK QUARRY — 17.1 km
- KINGCOMBE — 18.6 km
- HOG CLIFF — 19.0 km
- BARRINGTON HILL — 25.3 km
- VALLEY OF STONES — 28.1 km
Ramsar Wetland features
- Somerset Levels & Moors — 15.3 km
- Somerset Levels & Moors — 15.8 km
- Somerset Levels & Moors — 21.8 km
- Somerset Levels & Moors — 23.6 km
- Somerset Levels & Moors — 25.3 km
- Somerset Levels & Moors — 25.8 km
Airspace types shown near Yeovil
UK Drone Map displays the following official airspace classifications in the Yeovil 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 Yeovil 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 — Yeovil
Where can I view the Yeovil airspace map?
UK Drone Map displays airspace, FRZs, NOTAMs, and conservation layers for the entire UK including Yeovil. Open https://ukdronemap.app/ and search for Yeovil to centre the map on the area.
Are there Flight Restriction Zones near Yeovil?
Yes — the centre of Yeovil lies inside the Yeovil/westland Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ). Flying a drone of any size there requires permission from the aerodrome operator before flight under Article 94A of the Air Navigation Order 2016. The exact FRZ boundary is 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 Yeovil?
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 Yeovil area. NOTAMs are refreshed with each data update.
Are there conservation areas near Yeovil?
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 Yeovil.
Drone airspace maps near Yeovil
Data sources
All airspace and conservation data displayed by UK Drone Map for the Yeovil 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).