Broward County, FL Drone Rules: Airport Proximity Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Broward County Code § 2-29(g)
- Covers
- FLL and North Perry Airport
- Control method
- Department-published procedures, FAA directories
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor plus possible civil fine
Summary
Broward's Aviation Department can restrict or permit drone (UAS) use at FLL and North Perry Airport, one of nine listed aeronautical operations it controls under the county airport code.
(g) Aeronautical Use Restrictions. Unless contrary to FAA regulations or this Chapter 2, Broward County Code of Ordinances, the Department shall have the authority to restrict or permit the use of the Airport or runways, taxiways, or other portions of the movement and nonmovement area at the Airport for specified aeronautical operations, including...(8) Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS); or (9) Any other aeronautical use of the Airport surfaces due to design or operational limitations.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 72 | Administrative Code: Supplement 28).
Full Breakdown
Broward County Code § 2-29(g) lists "Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)" as one of nine aeronautical operations the Aviation Department may restrict or permit on the movement and nonmovement areas of any county-owned airport. Restrictions are set through published procedures for each airport and, where applicable, listed in official FAA facility directories, available from the Department's Operations Division. The rule covers Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) and North Perry (HWO), the two airports the chapter defines as "Airport."
Violations & Fines
Violating Chapter 2 airport rules is enforceable as a misdemeanor under Fla. Stat. § 125.69 (Broward County Code § 2-5) and by mandatory or prohibitory injunction; certain provisions also carry civil penalties under Chapter 8½ Code Enforcement. The Broward Sheriff's Office and Aviation Department representatives enforce it.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this rule apply outside county-owned airports?
Sources & Official References
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