# Drone no-fly zones in Latvia

Latvia publishes **415 official drone (UAS) geographical zones**, maintained by Civil Aviation Agency of Latvia / LGS under Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15. canfly? ingests that dataset directly and normalises it to the EASA ED-269 model.

## Key facts
- Zones tracked: **415**
  - Prohibited: 28
  - Requires authorisation: 323
  - Conditional: 61
  - No restriction: 3
- Publishing authority: Civil Aviation Agency of Latvia / LGS
- Official source: https://www.caa.gov.lv/
- Dataset: Latvia CAA - UAS zones (ED-269)
- Last refreshed by canfly?: 2026-07-31
- Legal basis: Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15
- Cost: free, no account required

## Zones by restriction type

| Restriction | Zones | What it means |
|---|---:|---|
| Prohibited | 28 | Drone flight is not permitted. |
| Requires authorisation | 323 | Authorisation from the responsible authority is required before flying. |
| Conditional | 61 | Flight is allowed only under stated conditions, for example an altitude cap. |
| No restriction | 3 | No additional restriction beyond the general rules; usually informational. |

## Downloads
Zones for any area of Latvia can be exported as KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, CSV, ED-269, or a QGroundControl `.plan` geofence - ready for DJI Pilot, Autel, QGroundControl, Google Earth or Avenza Maps. See https://canfly.io/download?country=LVA.

## Cities in Latvia

- **Riga** - 75 restricted zones within 12 km of the centre, 3 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/latvia/riga
- **Daugavpils** - 19 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, 4 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/latvia/daugavpils
- **Liepāja** - 15 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, 1 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/latvia/liepaja
- **Jelgava** - 17 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, none over the centre. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/latvia/jelgava
- **Jūrmala** - 11 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, 1 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/latvia/jurmala
- **Ventspils** - 17 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, 1 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/latvia/ventspils
- **Rēzekne** - 12 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, 2 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/latvia/rezekne
- **Valmiera** - 13 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, 1 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/latvia/valmiera
- **Ogre** - 10 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, none over the centre. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/latvia/ogre
- **Jēkabpils** - 9 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, 2 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/latvia/jekabpils

## Frequently asked questions

### Where can I fly a drone in Latvia?
You can fly a drone in Latvia outside the official UAS geographical zones published by Civil Aviation Agency of Latvia / LGS. canfly? currently tracks 415 such zones in Latvia, colour-coded by restriction, so you can check any location before you fly. Always confirm against the official source before a flight.

### How many drone no-fly zones are there in Latvia?
Latvia currently has 415 published UAS geographical zones: 28 prohibited, 323 requires authorisation, 61 conditional, 3 no restriction. These are published by Civil Aviation Agency of Latvia / LGS and refreshed automatically.

### Who publishes the drone zones for Latvia?
Civil Aviation Agency of Latvia / LGS publishes Latvia's UAS geographical zones under EU Regulation 2019/947, Article 15. canfly? ingests that official data and normalises it to the EASA ED-269 model.

### Can I download Latvia's drone zones for my controller?
Yes. You can download Latvia's zones - or just the area you're flying - as KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, CSV, ED-269, or a QGroundControl .plan geofence, ready to load into apps like DJI Pilot, Autel, QGroundControl, Google Earth or Avenza Maps.

## Related
- EU/EEA coverage matrix: https://canfly.io/coverage
- Interactive map: https://canfly.io/map?country=LVA
- Loading zones onto a controller: https://canfly.io/guide

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**Citing this page:** canfly?, “Drone no-fly zones in Latvia”, https://canfly.io/drone-zones/latvia (data as of 2026-07-31).
canfly? aggregates the official UAS geographical zones that EU and EEA states publish under
Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15. It is not an air-traffic or flight-authorisation service;
critical flights must be confirmed against the national authority.