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Drone Rules for Tucson International Airport

Tucson, Arizona (AZ) • United States
7250 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85756, USA
Lat: 32.1145 • Lng: -110.939

Rules Edit History: Tucson International Airport

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May 28, 2026 1:08 AM Approved • Added info
Author: c74df449-f4f5-4678-bb8d-fc06863a260b (5)
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May 28, 2026 1:01 AM Approved • Added info
Author: c74df449-f4f5-4678-bb8d-fc06863a260b (5)
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Your edit has been approved. The added information about the requirement for LAANC authorization to fly within Class C airspace at Tucson International Airport is accurate and relevant.
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Summary This is a major towered airport. LAANC is available, and is required to fly here. Flight in 0 foot grids requires a manual waiver. This is a major towered airport. LAANC is available, and is required to fly within the class c airspace. Flight in 0 foot grids requires a manual waiver.
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May 26, 2026 11:50 PM Approved • enhanced flying rules for airport
Author: snek (101)
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Your proposed rule edit has been approved. It accurately reflects the drone operation requirements near Tucson International Airport, including the need for airspace authorization, LAANC availability, and coordination with Airside Operations.
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Summary This is a towered US Airport, check LAANC availability to fly here. This is a major 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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#### Major Towered Airport - FAA Controlled Airspace, LAANC or Manual Approval Required To Fly Here

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Class C during active hours (24 hours a day)
- 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 mile radius

Check rules before flying and be vigilant to manned aircraft, likely very frequent due to size
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+ Class C during active hours (24 hours a day)
+ - 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 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:KTUS|3932
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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