FAA Waiver Processing Target Timeline
Verified from official sourcesPart 107 Waivers | Pilot/Personnel DetailsVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
Expect up to 90 days for the FAA to process and decide on your waiver application.
Requirement as structured
The FAA aims to review and issue a decision on Part 107 waiver requests within 90 days of submission.
Original regulatory text
We will do our best to review and approve or disapprove waiver requests within 90 days of submission.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- authority
- FAA
- operation
- Part 107 small UAS operation
- operation regime
- part_107
- aircraft category
- small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
- regulatory category
- Specific