Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (KATL) generates Class B airspace covering most of southern Fulton County. Drone flights without LAANC authorization are prohibited up to 10,000 ft MSL in the Class B core.
KATL's Class B airspace covers approximately a 30-mile radius from the airport up to 10,000 ft MSL, with a tighter core directly over the airport. The B4UFLY app or B4UFLY website shows airspace classifications. LAANC near-instant authorization is available through approved apps (Aloft, Skyward, Airmap). Manual airspace authorization through DroneZone takes 90+ days. Charlie Brown (FTY) and PDK each generate Class D airspace. National Park land (Chattahoochee NRA) prohibits drones under 36 CFR §1.5.
FAA civil penalties up to $32,666 per violation; criminal penalties for endangerment under 49 USC §46307.
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