Regulation · Jalisco

Airspace

Free flight in Jalisco takes place in uncontrolled airspace. It is each pilot's responsibility to know the restrictions of the area before taking off.

🗺️ Flight track map · Jalisco See full →

Interactive map of the XC flight tracks recorded across the region. Courtesy of Wilder Adventures.

📡 Live air traffic · Tapalpa See full →

Live ADS-B Exchange radar, centered on Tapalpa. Flightradar24 does not allow its map to be embedded on third-party sites, so we use this equivalent source — real-time ADS-B data for the same area.

Guadalajara airport (MMGL)

  • Guadalajara International Airport has Class C controlled airspace
  • The flying sites in Tapalpa and the sierra are outside its direct area of influence
  • Check current NOTAMs before every flight
  • Coastal sites: check restricted areas around Puerto Vallarta

Legal framework in Mexico

  • Regulated by the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC)
  • Free-flight pilot license issued by the AVLM
  • Mandatory third-party liability insurance
  • Drones and unmanned vehicles require additional permits

Federation

  • AVLM — Asociación de Vuelo Libre de México
  • AVLJ — Asociación de Vuelo Libre de Jalisco
  • An AVLM license is required to fly at sites managed by the AVLJ

Pilot responsibility

This page is a reference guide, not an official document. Each pilot is responsible for checking the current regulations and applicable NOTAMs before flying. If you have any doubt about an area, contact the local reference pilot for the site or write to us at contacto@vuelolibrejalisco.com.