Aerial activities
Learn about the common aerial activities in Singapore, and how you can safely conduct your activities.
Last updated 9 May 2026
Aerial activities in Singapore
In Singapore, aerial activities – such as the flying of kites or unmanned aircraft – are becoming increasingly popular.
When flown in the vicinity of an airport or airbase, these activities may become a hazardous distraction to pilots, especially during take-off and landing of their aircraft.
Depending on their size and composition, these objects may be ingested by aircraft engines, which may in turn endanger lives and cause harm to property – in the air and on the ground.
Given Singapore's busy airspace and urban landscape, aerial activities must be conducted with due regard to aviation safety. Some aerial activities require a notification to CAAS or a permit from CAAS.
Tethered aerial objects
Learn about aerial activities such as kite flying, kitesurfing, parasailing, tethered balloons and tethered sky lanterns, and when to apply for a permit to ensure compliant operations.
Release of free-flying helium balloons
Learn about the safety rules for releasing free-flying helium balloons in Singapore, and when a permit is required.
Display of lights or pyrotechnics
You need a permit to display high-intensity lights or discharge pyrotechnics or fireworks.