Children's balloons; application for a permit

The launching of children's balloons at a distance of less than 1.5 km from an airfield requires permission. An air traffic control clearance must be obtained in controlled airspace and in airspace above airfields with an air traffic control center.

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This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.

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80797 München

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The launching of children's balloons is generally prohibited within a distance of less than 1.5 kilometers from the boundaries of airfields. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the responsible aviation authority in individual cases if the use applied for does not pose a threat to public safety and order.

Irrespective of this, it may be necessary to obtain air traffic control clearance from the responsible air traffic control organization before releasing children's balloons. This applies to mass ascents of children's balloons and ascents of bundled children's balloons in controlled airspace and in airspace above airfields with air traffic control.

The application for an exemption permit must be submitted informally to the responsible air traffic control office.

The online form on the homepage of DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH must be used to apply for air traffic control clearance.

A fee of EUR 60.00 is charged for the issue of an exemption permit in accordance with Section 19 (2) of the Air Traffic Regulations.

The application for an exemption permit must be submitted at least two weeks before the planned release of the children's balloons.

DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH provides information on its homepage in the form of an information sheet and frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the ascent of children's balloons.