CBO Safety Guidelines - Airspace Restrictions

Verified from official sources
AC 91-57C ¶ 3.3.2.1Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

Recreational flyers are legally required to comply with all airspace restrictions and prohibitions in their area of operation.

Requirement as structured

The FAA recommends that CBO safety guidelines provide information on restricted and prohibited airspace and emphasize that Federal law requires compliance with all applicable airspace restrictions.

Original regulatory text

Airspace restrictions and prohibitions. The FAA recommends that safety guidelines provide information to recreational flyers on how to become aware of all restricted and prohibited airspace. The guidelines should also emphasize that Federal law requires each member to comply with all airspace restrictions and prohibitions applicable to the airspace in which the operation will occur.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
recreational
operator type
Community-Based Organization
regulatory category
General