Drones

Flying Near Akron-Canton Airport

Drone operators should avoid flying near airports because it is difficult for manned aircraft to see and avoid a drone while flying. Remember that drone operators must avoid manned aircraft and are responsible for any safety hazard their drone creates in an airport environment.

Airports in Controlled Airspace

For flight near airports in controlled airspace, drone operators must receive an airspace authorization prior to operation. Airspace authorizations come with altitude limitations and may include other operational provisions. Controlled airspace and other flying restrictions can be found on our B4UFLY app.

Automated Authorizations Through LAANC

Part 107 remote pilots and recreational flyers can get an airspace authorization for altitudes below the posted UAS Facility Map grid altitudes automatically from a LAANC service supplier.

Authorizations Through DroneZone

You should use the DroneZone to request an airspace authorization if any of the following apply:

You want to fly in areas that are in controlled airspace and are not serviced by LAANC (the red grids on the UAS Facility Maps)
You are flying under Part 107 and want to fly in a "zero" grid area or above a UAS Facility Map grid value
You have a waiver under Part 107 and want to fly in controlled airspace using the waiver

Flight at Fixed Sites

Some recreational flyer fixed sites have written agreements with the FAA that authorize flight in controlled airspace at certain altitudes. Many of these agreements include additional operational provisions. Contact the fixed site operator to learn more about the requirements for that location.

Public Aircraft Operations

If you are a public entity (law enforcement or government agency), the FAA may issue you special permission to fly in a designated location near an airport. Learn more about the requirements for law enforcement and government drone operations.

Airports in Uncontrolled Airspace

Areas, remote pilots and recreational flyers must be aware of and avoid traffic patterns and takeoff and landing areas. A drone must not interfere with operations at the airport and must yield right-of-way to all other aircraft. Uncontrolled airspace and other flying restrictions can be found on our B4UFLY app.

Flight #	Airline	From	Gate	Scheduled	Status
5499	United	Chicago O Hare	3	8/23/2023 - 11:42AM	Now At
9956	American Airlines	Charlotte	-	8/23/2023 - 12:30PM	On Time
5330	American Airlines	Charlotte	8	8/23/2023 - 1:09PM	On Time
5662	United	Chicago O Hare	3	8/23/2023 - 4:43PM	On Time
5155	American Airlines	Charlotte	8	8/23/2023 - 6:30PM	On Time
9947	American Airlines	Charlotte	-	8/23/2023 - 7:40PM	Now At
5415	American Airlines	Charlotte	8	8/23/2023 - 8:19PM	On Time
4683	United	Chicago O Hare	3	8/23/2023 - 8:59PM	On Time
5305	American Airlines	Washington-DCA	9	8/23/2023 - 9:24PM	On Time
5184	American Airlines	Charlotte	8	8/23/2023 - 9:46PM	On Time

Flight #	Airline	From	Gate	Scheduled	Status
5472	United	Chicago O Hare	3	8/23/2023 - 12:26PM	Now At
9956	American Airlines	Washington-DCA	-	8/23/2023 - 1:00PM	On Time
5392	American Airlines	Charlotte	8	8/23/2023 - 1:43PM	On Time
9957	American Airlines	Philadelphia	-	8/23/2023 - 1:45PM	On Time
4698	United	Chicago O Hare	3	8/23/2023 - 6:10PM	On Time
5155	American Airlines	Charlotte	8	8/23/2023 - 7:19PM	On Time
9948	American Airlines	Charlotte	-	8/23/2023 - 8:30PM	Now At