Objective of the measure: Protection during special flight operation phases
Temporary flight restrictions such as ED-R zones ("Restricted Areas") are a tried and tested means in Germany and Europe of Spatially secure special aviation activities. Whether the specific case involves military manoeuvres, special flight tests or aviation security measures is not explained in detail in the announcement itself. Due to the explicit exemptions for military and state aircraft however, it is very likely that it will be used in connection with the Bundeswehr.
Technical details of the Zone ED-R Rostock
Lateral limitation:
- Centre: 54°15′27″ N, 12°10′10″ O
- Radius: 1 nautical mile (approx. 1.85 km) around the reference point
Vertical limitation:
- Ground (GND) to 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL)
→ This corresponds to a height of around 300 metres above the ground
Temporal effectiveness:
- Start: 30 May 2025, 00:00 UTC
- End: 6 June 2025, 23:59 UTC
→ Validity over a period of seven days
Flight operations within the ED-R area
All flights are prohibitedincluding:
- manned VFR and IFR flights,
- Flights with model aircraft,
- Operation of drones (UAS, Unmanned Aircraft Systems).
Excluded from the blocking are:
- military aircraft and those on behalf of the Bundeswehr,
- State aircraft (e.g. government or diplomatic aircraft),
- Police flights,
- Rescue and disaster control operations,
- Ambulance and medical emergency flights.
Important: There are No possibility of through flight authorisation for civil aircraft within the restricted period. Flights must reschedule the airspace over a wide area.
Source references:
NFL (the link requires a subscription to Eisenschmidt)