Prohibition of Interference with Airport Operations

Verified from official sources
14 CFR § 107.43Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

You are strictly prohibited from flying your drone in a way that disrupts or interferes with manned aircraft operations or established traffic patterns at any airport, heliport, or seaplane base.

Requirement as structured

No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that interferes with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport, or seaplane base.

Original regulatory text

No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that interferes with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport, or seaplane base.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
Part 107 small UAS operation
operation regime
part_107
aircraft category
small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
regulatory category
General