Airport Proximity Rules
Drone Rules
No-fly zones near commercial airports, FAA controlled-airspace authorization (LAANC), and additional state/local proximity rules.
How Airport Proximity Rules Rules Differ by Place
Chandler, AZ: Chandler AZ Drone Rules Near Chandler Municipal Airport
Heavy RestrictionsDrone operations within 2 miles of Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD) require FAA airspace authorization via LAANC because CHD sits inside Class D controlled airspace from the surface to…
Livermore, CA: Drones Barred From Livermore Airport
Heavy RestrictionsLivermore Municipal Airport bars radio-controlled aircraft and drones from the airport operating area outright. The rule sits in the airport rules and regulations chapter and is…
Denver, CO: Drone flights near Denver International require FAA LAANC authorization
Heavy RestrictionsFAA Part 107 controls airspace around Denver International Airport (DEN) and smaller fields like Centennial and Rocky Mountain Metro. Recreational and commercial drone pilots must use…
Garden Grove, CA: Garden Grove Drone Airport Proximity Rules
Some RestrictionsGarden Grove's drone code bars takeoffs and landings within 1,500 horizontal feet of any aircraft and requires compliance with FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions and Notices to Airmen…
Indio, CA: Indio Drone Airport and Heliport Interference Ban
Some RestrictionsIndio, in Riverside County, California, bans operating any drone in a way that interferes with air traffic patterns at an airport or heliport, tracking the FAA's own interference rule.
Petaluma, CA: Petaluma Drone Rules Near the Airport
Some RestrictionsPetaluma Municipal Code Section 16.32.040 requires every remote pilot and recreational drone flyer in the city to stay aware of and avoid the aircraft traffic pattern and the takeoff…
Cities & Counties with Airport Proximity Rules Rules
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Other Drone Rules Topics
Recreational Drones
Local rules for flying drones as a hobby, including where you can fly, altitude limits, and restrictions near parks and public events.
Commercial Drones
Additional permits and requirements for using drones for business purposes like photography, delivery, or inspections.
Park Drone Restrictions
Bans on launching, landing, or operating drones in city and county parks, with exceptions for designated model-aircraft fields.
Event Drone Restrictions
Temporary flight restrictions over stadiums, parades, and major public events, plus the federal sports-stadium TFR rules.