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Drone Rules for Glen Canyon Dam

Page, Arizona (AZ) • United States
US-89, Page, AZ 86040, USA
Lat: 36.9372 • Lng: -111.484
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 30, 2026
Summary
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Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River has a permanent FAA no-fly zone and is protected as critical infrastructure under Bureau of Reclamation authority. The dam sits within Glen Canyon NRA, compounding federal drone restrictions.

Drone Rules - Glen Canyon Dam

All drone operations are prohibited over Glen Canyon Dam and within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area boundaries under 36 CFR 1.5 and Bureau of Reclamation security regulations.

Airspace / Site Context

  • Page Municipal Airport (KPGA) Class D lies ~3 miles north
  • Permanent FAA no-fly zone covers the dam structure and powerhouse
  • Dam spans the Colorado River on the AZ-UT border above Lake Powell
  • Glen Canyon NRA NPS boundaries extend for miles around the dam

Key Rules

  • Bureau of Reclamation and NPS jointly enforce drone prohibition
  • Lake Powell recreational boaters must launch drones from shore, never over the dam
  • FAA TFRs may be issued during high-water releases or infrastructure maintenance
  • Utah and Arizona state laws add independent critical infrastructure protection

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