Media Release
Establishment of Temporary Restricted Area During 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix
6 October 2026
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will be establishing a Temporary Restricted Area (TRA) over parts of Singapore to ensure the safety of the public and the safety of low-flying helicopter flights that will be conducted for the purpose of aerial filming for the 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix.
2 The establishment of the TRA under the Air Navigation (91 – General Operating Rules) Regulations 2018 will be in effect on the dates and times stated below.
Table: dates and timings of the TRA
Date | Time |
8 to 9 October 2026 | 1400hrs to 0100hrs |
9 to 10 October 2026 | 1500hrs to 0300hrs |
10 to 11 October 2026 | 1400hrs to 0300hrs |
11 to 12 October 2026 | 1400hrs to 0300hrs |
3 The TRA (as shown in Annex A (opens in new tab)) will extend from ground/mean sea level to 4,000 feet above mean sea level.
4 During the stated dates and times, the conduct of all aerial activities including kite-flying, hoisting of captive balloons and flying of unmanned aircraft such as drones into and within the TRA, is strictly prohibited, unless the required permits have been obtained from CAAS.
5 The conduct of aerial and unmanned aircraft activities within the TRA without the required permits from the CAAS is an offence under the Air Navigation (96 – Aerial Activities and Dangerous Lights) Regulations 2025 (ANR-96) and the Air Navigation (101 – Unmanned Aircraft Operations) Regulations 2019 (ANR-101) respectively. Any contravention of these regulations constitutes an offence under section 14(3) of the Air Navigation Act. Under section 14(4) of the Act, a person guilty of such an offence shall be liable on conviction to a fine of up to S$50,000 or imprisonment of up to two years, or both, for the first offence, and a fine of up to S$100,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both, for the second and subsequent offence.
6 In addition to the TRA, existing restrictions on the conduct of aerial and unmanned aircraft activities within 5km of aerodromes, Danger Areas, Prohibited Areas, Restricted Areas and Protected Areas remain in force. Members of the public are reminded to check the OneMap.sg (opens in new tab) website or the OneMap app for information on areas where the conduct of aerial activities is prohibited or requires a permit.
7 Information on the Temporary Restricted Area to be established during the 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is available on www.singaporegp.sg (opens in new tab).
8 The public is also advised not to be alarmed by the low-flying helicopter in the area during these dates and times.
About the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
The mission of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is to grow a safe, vibrant air hub and civil aviation system, making a key contribution to Singapore's success. CAAS' roles are to oversee and promote safety in the aviation industry, develop the air hub and aviation industry, provide air navigation services, provide aviation training for human resource development, and contribute to the development of international civil aviation. For more information, visit www.caas.gov.sg.
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