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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
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May 30, 2026 11:22 AM
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• Added drone prohibition for Glen Canyon Dam with Bureau of Reclamation authority, Glen Canyon NRA NPS dual jurisdiction, and Page Class D adjacency.
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Your proposed edit detailing the drone restrictions at Glen Canyon Dam has been approved. This aligns with National Park Service regulations and Bureau of Reclamation authority prohibiting drone operations over the dam and within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The added context regarding the FAA no-fly zone and the proximity to Page Municipal Airport enhances understanding of the area's drone flight considerations. The outline has been updated to accurately represent the restricted area.
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| Field | Before | After |
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| Rule category | Air | Ground |
| Summary | FAA controlled airspace restriction. Review current FAA data and authorization requirements before flying. | 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. |
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## FAA facility airspace restriction
This area appears in FAA_FS_UAS source data. Drone pilots should verify current FAA requirements, LAANC availability, altitude limits, temporary restrictions, and local conditions before flight.
This page is based on imported FAA data and may need additional community review.
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## 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 ### Source - Bureau of Reclamation: https://www.usbr.gov/uc/rm/crsp/gc
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+ + **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 + - Bureau of Reclamation: https://www.usbr.gov/uc/rm/crsp/gc - This page is based on imported FAA data and may need additional community review.
May 16, 2026 5:26 PM
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• FAA import FAA_NS_UAS:20170518-DOI-Glen Canyon Dam
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| Field | Before | After |
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| Rule category | — | Air |
| Flight status | — | NoFly |
| Summary | — | FAA controlled airspace restriction. Review current FAA data and authorization requirements before flying. |
| Mapped shapes | — | 6b369b77-a15e-4011-b8f4-ba0afd7f7205 |
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## FAA facility airspace restriction
This area appears in FAA_FS_UAS source data. Drone pilots should verify current FAA requirements, LAANC availability, altitude limits, temporary restrictions, and local conditions before flight.
This page is based on imported FAA data and may need additional community review.
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+ ## FAA facility airspace restriction + + This area appears in FAA_FS_UAS source data. Drone pilots should verify current FAA requirements, LAANC availability, altitude limits, temporary restrictions, and local conditions before flight. + + This page is based on imported FAA data and may need additional community review.