Drone Rules in Snohomish County, WA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Snohomish County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Snohomish County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Airport Proximity Rules
Flying a drone or any other model aircraft on Snohomish County Airport grounds without the airport manager's authorization is banned outright under SCC 15.08.305(3). The same section lets the manager waive the restriction for sanctioned events, like air shows, that have FAA clearance.
Model Aircraft Banned on County Airport Grounds
Significant RestrictionsSCC 15.08.305(3)
(1) Self-powered aircraft only shall be operated on the airport grounds. Gliders, heli-gliders, ultra-lites and similar aircraft shall not be operated without written authorization by the airport manager. An ultra-lite is an aircraft as defined in federal air regulation part 103. (2) Sky diving shall not be conducted on the airport grounds without the written authorization of the airport manage...
Drone Rules by City in Snohomish County
1 cities in Snohomish County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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