Operation above 400 feet AGL near aerodromes

In plain language

You cannot fly a drone higher than 400 feet above ground level within 3 nautical miles (about 5.5 km) of an airfield unless you have specific permission or authorization.

Requirement as structured

A person must not operate an unmanned aircraft at an altitude above 400 feet AGL within 3 nautical miles of an aerodrome unless the operation is permitted by another provision of Part 101 or permission has been given under regulation 101.080.

Original regulatory text

A person may operate an unmanned aircraft at an altitude above 400 feet AGL within 3 nautical miles of an aerodrome only if: (a) the operation is permitted by another provision of this Part; or (b) permission has been given for the operation under regulation 101.080.

Applies when

max altitude m

121.92