FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions automatically close airspace over Hard Rock Stadium, Kaseya Center, LoanDepot Park, and Miami Beach race events during games and large gatherings. Drone operators face federal penalties plus city trespass charges.
Public Law 108-7 Section 521 imposes a permanent stadium TFR within three nautical miles up to 3,000 feet above any MLB, NFL, NCAA Division I football, or major motorsports event with 30,000+ attendance. That captures Miami Dolphins games at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Heat at Kaseya Center, Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park, the Miami Open in Miami Gardens, and Formula 1 race weekends. The FAA also issues special-event TFRs around Calle Ocho, Ultra Music Festival, and Art Basel. Miami Police enforce the TFRs jointly with FBI and FAA Law Enforcement Assistance Program officers. Drone seizure plus criminal charges are routine.
Stadium TFR breaches carry FAA civil fines up to $32,666 plus criminal prosecution under 49 USC 46307. Miami trespass and confiscation under Sec. 37-3 add city penalties. Repeat offenders may lose FAA pilot certificates entirely.
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