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Drone Rules for Tuscaloosa National Airport

Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) • United States
7601 R, Robert Cardinal Airport Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
Lat: 33.221 • Lng: -87.6097

Rules Edit History: Tuscaloosa National Airport

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May 28, 2026 4:50 AM Approved • enhanced flying rules for airport
Author: snek (101)
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Your proposed rule edit for Tuscaloosa National Airport has been approved. It accurately reflects the drone operation requirements near the airport, including the need for airspace authorization, LAANC availability, and coordination with Air Traffic Control.
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Summary This is a towered US Airport, check LAANC availability to fly here. This is a towered airport. LAANC is available, and is required to fly here. Flight in 0 foot grids requires a manual waiver.
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## Towered Airport. Check for LAANC availability to get a permit to fly here.
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#### Towered Airport - FAA Controlled Airspace, LAANC or Manual Approval Required To Fly Here

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Class D during active hours (07:00 to 20:00 local time)
- LAANC Available and is required, automatic approval on AirControl
- 0 foot ceilings require manual waivers through FAADroneZone, which could take up to 30-90 days
- Authorization required within a 5 nautical mile radius

Check rules before flying and be vigilant to manned aircraft, likely very frequent due to size
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+ Class D during active hours (07:00 to 20:00 local time)
+ - LAANC Available and is required, automatic approval on AirControl
+ - 0 foot ceilings require manual waivers through FAADroneZone, which could take up to 30-90 days
+ - Authorization required within a 5 nautical mile radius
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+ Check rules before flying and be vigilant to manned aircraft, likely very frequent due to size
May 19, 2026 1:18 PM Approved • FAA import OURAIRPORTS_AIRPORTS_US:KTCL|3917
Author: jaystechvault (11074)
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Rule category — Air
Flight status — Permission
Summary — This is a towered US Airport, check LAANC availability to fly here.
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## Towered Airport. Check for LAANC availability to get a permit to fly here.

                                

                            

                            

                                

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