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Edinburg, TX Drone Rules: Recreational Drones (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Restricted zone
Within 5 miles of the Airport
Governing section
Sec. 54.03(A)(21), Airport Code
Max fine
$2,000 per day (Sec. 54.06(F))
Standard applied
FAA hazard criteria, 14 CFR Part 101
Covers
Model aircraft, drones, kites, rockets, balloons

Summary

Edinburg bans flying model aircraft, drones, kites, rockets, and balloons within five miles of the municipal airport whenever the activity would endanger aircraft operations, mirroring FAA hazard criteria.

(21)Model Aircraft, Kites, Fireworks, etc. Per FAA criteria, no Person shall fly, release or use a model Aircraft, rocket, kite, fireworks, laser, balloon, parachute, etc., within five miles of the Airport if such activity would create a hazard to Aircraft Operations, or as otherwise determined to be hazardous by 14 CFR Part 101 or Airport Traffic Control Tower should one be active.

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Full Breakdown

Edinburg's Airport Code prohibits flying, releasing, or using a model aircraft (a category recreational drones fall under), rocket, kite, firework, laser, balloon, or parachute within five miles of the city's South Texas International Airport if the activity would create a hazard to aircraft operations, per Sec. 54.03(A)(21). The rule applies FAA criteria and 14 CFR Part 101, and lets the Airport Traffic Control Tower flag hazardous activity when active. Violations of the Airport Code carry a fine up to $2,000 per day under Sec. 54.06(F).

Violations & Fines

Violating the Airport Code carries a maximum fine of $2,000 under Sec. 54.06(F); each day of a continuing violation counts as a separate offense, and the Airport Manager can also deny future airport access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I fly a recreational drone in Edinburg?
Yes, but not within five miles of South Texas International Airport if it would create a hazard to aircraft. Sec. 54.03(A)(21) bans model aircraft, drones, and similar devices in that zone under FAA criteria.
What's the penalty for flying a drone near the airport?
Violating the Airport Code's model-aircraft rule can bring a fine up to $2,000 per day under Sec. 54.06(F), plus possible denial of future airport access privileges.
Does this ban apply anywhere in Edinburg?
No: it's limited to a five-mile radius around the airport and only applies when the activity would pose a hazard to aircraft operations, per Sec. 54.03(A)(21).

Sources & Official References

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