Airspace

AGL – EASA Drone Definition

AGL = Above Ground Level

Definition

AGL = Above Ground Level

AGL measures altitude relative to the surface directly below the aircraft; the standard open-category height limit is 120m AGL.

Regulatory context

EU 2019/947 — height limit in open category.

Why it matters for pilots

Every country guide references 120m AGL as the default cap.

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