RC tracks, model airfields and boat waters in Norway

In Norway, RC car racing is organised as a separate branch, “Radiostyrt Motorsport”, within the Norges Motorsportforbund (NMF), which runs the Norgescup and the Norwegian championships in 2026. Model flying is looked after by the Norges Luftsportforbund (NLF): its model flying handbook is approved under Art. 16 by the aviation authority Luftfartstilsynet, and all model flying members have liability insurance through the federation. Norway is not an EU member, but applies the EU drone rules through the EEA Agreement. Several clubs on our list drive or fly indoors in winter, and you often pay the track fee via Vipps.

Where can you drive RC cars in Norway?

8 RC tracks with surface, classes and guest rules, sorted by county. Click a name to jump to its profile.

Club	Location	County	Track
Oslo Modellbilklubb	Oslo	Oslo	Off-road, On-road, Large scale
Lørenskog Modellbilklubb	Lørenskog	Akershus	On-road
Moss RC-Bilklubb	Moss	Østfold	Indoor, On-road, Crawler, Mini-Z
Hønefoss RC-klubb	Hønefoss	Buskerud	Off-road, On-road, Indoor
Skreia RC Bilklubb	Skreia	Innlandet	Off-road
RC Sør	Mandal	Agder	Indoor, Crawler, Drift, Mini-Z
Gropa Racing	Hildre	Møre og Romsdal	Off-road, Drift
Apex Racing Norge	Trondheim	Trøndelag	Indoor, On-road

Where can you fly model aircraft in Norway?

11 club airfields with field details, limits and guest rules. Almost everywhere, guests fly only after registering with the club and when a member is present.

Club	Location	County	Models
Bærum Modellflyklubb	Bærum	Akershus	Powered, Electric, Gliders, Helicopters
Vingtor RC Club	Kråkstad	Akershus	Powered, Electric, Jets
Fredrikstad Modellflyklubb	Fredrikstad	Østfold	Electric, Helicopters
Valdres Modellflyklubb	Fagernes	Innlandet	Powered, Electric, Gliders
Notodden Modellflyklubb	Notodden	Telemark	Powered, Gliders, Slope soaring, Multicopter/FPV, Large scale
Sørlandets R/C Modellflyklubb	Birkenes	Agder	Powered, Gliders, Helicopters
Agder Modellflyklubb	Evje	Agder	Powered, Electric, Gliders, Jets, Helicopters, Multicopter/FPV
Ryfylke Modellflyklubb	Tau	Rogaland	Powered, Multicopter/FPV
Bergen Modellflyklubb	Bergen	Vestland	Indoor
Trondheim Modellflyklubb	Melhus	Trøndelag	Powered, Helicopters, Indoor
Bodø Modellflyklubb	Bodø	Nordland	Powered, Electric, Helicopters, Multicopter/FPV

Where can you sail model boats in Norway?

2 club waters and meetings for model boats with propulsion and guest rules.

Club	Location	County	Models
Norsk Modellseilforening	Oslo	Oslo	Sailing models, Public water
Larvik Seilforening	Larvik	Vestfold	Sailing models

What are the rules in Norway?

These associations are responsible in Norway:

• Norges Motorsportforbund (NMF) – Radiostyrt Motorsport (radio-controlled motorsport): Within Norges Motorsportforbund (NMF), Radiostyrt Motorsport is a separate departmental federation for RC car racing with five disciplines: Electric On-road, Fuel On-road, Large Scale, 1:8 Off-road and 1:10 Off-road. It publishes calendars for the 2026 outdoor season and the 2026/27 indoor season as well as results of the Norgescup and the Norwegian Championships (NM), most recently the NM 1:10 Off-road 2WD/4WD on 8–9 August 2026.
• Norges Luftsportforbund (NLF) – Model flying section (Modellflyseksjonen): Norges Luftsportforbund (NLF), the Norwegian Air Sports Federation, runs model flying clubs all over the country through its model flying section (Modellflyseksjonen). The Model Flying Handbook (Modellflyhåndboka) is the section’s safety system. Liability insurance is free and included for all model flying members except supporting members, valid throughout Europe except Ukraine, Russia and Belarus.

The key points from the law and official pages (retrieved 11/10/2026):

• Norway is not an EU member but applies the EU drone regulation (EU) 2019/947 through the EEA Agreement. The regulation was incorporated by EEA Joint Committee Decision No 115/2023 of 28 April 2023 and implemented in Norwegian law by the Regulation on unmanned aircraft of 1 November 2024 No 2777 (BSL A 7-2). The EU rules for the open and specific categories therefore apply in Norway too (Regjeringen.no – Implementeringsforordning om luftfartsoperasjoner med ubemannede luftfartøyer).
• The competent authority is Luftfartstilsynet (CAA Norway). Almost everyone who flies a drone must register as a drone operator at flydrone.no. The only exceptions are drones under 250 g without a camera and drones CE-marked as toys. If your drone weighs under 250 g and has a camera, you must register but need no course or exam. You mark your operator number on the outside of every drone, legible when it is on the ground (Luftfartstilsynet – Droneregler).
• As a private individual you pay an annual fee of NOK 230 for registration as a drone operator. Organisations pay NOK 1,500 a year. You log in to flydrone.no via ID-porten (Luftfartstilsynet – Registrering som droneoperatør).
• For subcategories A1 and A3 you need a certificate of competency from the online course and exam at flydrone.no. For A2 you also complete the A2 online course at flydrone.no, take the theory exam at a traffic station of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, do practical self-training and submit a self-declaration. Certificates are valid for 5 years. You must be at least 16; self-built drones under 250 g flying slower than 19 m/s and C0 toys are exempt. If you are younger and have passed the course and exam, you may fly under the supervision of a person aged 16 or over who holds a certificate (Luftfartstilsynet – Droneregler).
• In the open category you always fly within visual line of sight (VLOS), no more than 120 m from the nearest point on the ground, and never over crowds (Luftfartstilsynet – Droneregler).
• In Norway all aircraft under 500 kg, including drones and model aircraft, must have third-party liability insurance of at least 750,000 Special Drawing Rights (SDR). Drones under 250 g including payload flown in the open category and drones CE-marked as toys are exempt (CAA Norway – Liability insurance).
• You must not fly over or near airports, nature reserves and national parks, military areas, gas terminals, prisons, embassies, oil platforms or places where emergency services are operating. The whole of central Oslo is the restricted area R-102: you need special permission there, normally for no more than 31 days. In sensor-ban areas (map by the Norwegian National Security Authority, NSM) you may not photograph, film or use other sensors from the air (Luftfartstilsynet – Droneregler).
• In Norway you fly model aircraft either in the open category or under a model flying club with a safety system approved by Luftfartstilsynet; currently only Norges Luftsportforbund (NLF) has such a system. In the open category you register yourself at flydrone.no and take the required courses and exams. If you fly under NLF you do not need to register yourself, because members of the NLF model flying section are transferred to flydrone.no automatically once their membership fee is paid. Instead of the flydrone.no courses, the training requirements of the safety system then apply. Either way you mark your model with your operator number (Luftfartstilsynet – Droneregler).
• By decision of 15 February 2023, Luftfartstilsynet approved NLF’s safety system for model flying, the Model Flying Handbook (Modellflyhåndboka), under Article 16(1) and (2)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2019/947, valid until 1 January 2027. Within this framework the handbook regulates deviations from the open category for NLF members, including flights higher than 120 m above ground, FPV flying without a spotter, deviations from the minimum age and models with a take-off mass above 25 kg (Luftfartstilsynet – Vedtak, godkjenning av sikkerhetssystem (Modellflyhåndboka)).
• If you come from an EU country (according to CAA Norway including Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland) and are already registered as a drone operator in an EASA member state, you do not need to register in Norway. You then need a valid EASA certificate for the subcategory and liability insurance (not required for drones under 250 g in the open category). Before flying with a camera or other sensors, you must register the sensor use with the Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM). If you come from any other country, you register in the first country where you plan to fly; for Norway that is flydrone.no, where the A1/A3 course and exam are also available in English (CAA Norway – Visiting Norway (How to fly in the open category)).
• The map of UAS geographical zones at dronesoner.no shows where restrictions apply. Before every flight you should also check ippc.no, where NOTAMs are published, for example on temporary restricted areas (CAA Norway – No-drone zones).
• According to NLF, as a foreign guest at an NLF club or event you need valid third-party liability insurance under Regulation 785/2004, which NLF itself cannot provide. You also need registration as a UAS operator, CE-marked transmitter and receiver equipment and a briefing or supervision by an official on site before flying; for competitions you additionally need a valid FAI sporting licence. For longer stays you can join a club and fly unsupervised under the Model Flying Handbook: with fixed-wing models under 2 kg, drones under 1 kg and helicopters with a rotor diameter under 850 mm, or with a Norwegian model pilot competency certificate class A or B issued by NLF (Norges Luftsportforbund – Visiting Norway with drones or models).

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find an RC track in Norway?

This page lists 8 verified tracks in 8 counties, with surface, classes and guest driver rules. Where clubs state a price, a driving day costs NOK 50 to NOK 130; payment is often via Vipps.

Can I fly at a Norwegian club field as a visiting model pilot from abroad?

Often yes, as a guest and usually only together with a club member. The clubs on our list require membership of the NLF or an equivalent foreign federation; according to the NLF, as a guest from abroad you also need your own liability insurance under Regulation 785/2004, registration as an operator and a briefing on site.

Do I need to register again in Norway?

No, if you are already registered as an operator in an EASA state. You then need a valid EASA certificate for the relevant subcategory and liability insurance (except under 250 g); if you fly with a camera, you register the sensor use with the NSM beforehand.

How high can I fly in Norway?

In the open category no higher than 120 m above ground and always within visual line of sight. Only NLF members may fly higher, following the rules of the approved model flying handbook. The map on dronesoner.no shows flight restrictions, and the NOTAMs on ippc.no show short-term restricted areas.

Do I need insurance in Norway?

Yes, for drones and model aircraft from 250 g Norway requires liability insurance covering at least 750,000 Special Drawing Rights. Members of the NLF model flying section are insured through the federation; according to the NLF, as a guest from abroad you need your own insurance, which the NLF cannot offer.