Waiver Application Altitude and Airspace Information
Verified from official sourcesPart 107 Waivers | Operational DetailsVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
You must state how high you plan to fly (maximum altitude AGL) and note if you will be in controlled airspace or within 5 miles of other airspace types.
Requirement as structured
The FAA requests that waiver applicants specify their maximum planned altitude above ground level and identify any controlled or adjacent airspace within 5 miles of the flight area.
Original regulatory text
How high will you fly your aircraft (maximum altitude above ground level)? - Do you want to fly in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, surface E)? - If yes, please see 14 CFR §107.41 and our guidance about Flying Near Airports - Are there any other kinds of airspace within 5 miles of any planned flight area?
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
- General
- regulation framework
- 14 CFR Part 107