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Drone Rules for FPL Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station

Homestead, Florida (FL) • United States
9700 Southwest 344th Street, Homestead, FL 33035, USA
Lat: 25.4345 • Lng: -80.331
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 30, 2026
Summary
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Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant south of Miami is a restricted facility under NRC regulations. All drone operations within 1,000 feet of the facility are prohibited under 49 U.S.C. 46502 and the facility's security plan.

Drone Rules - Turkey Point Nuclear Plant

All drone operations are prohibited within the nuclear power plant security boundary under Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations and FAA restrictions.

Airspace / Site Context

  • Miami International (KMIA) Class B inner shelf begins ~25 miles north
  • Homestead ARB (KHST) Class D lies ~10 miles west; military operations adjacent
  • Plant sits on Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County; NPS Biscayne National Park adjacent
  • NRC 10 CFR Part 73 prohibits unauthorized access to protected areas including airspace above

Key Rules

  • No UAS within protected area (fenced perimeter) or within 1,000 ft altitude overhead
  • NRC regulations require nuclear facilities to report and deter UAS intrusions
  • Florida Statute 934.50 prohibits UAS over critical infrastructure
  • Biscayne NP NPS rules apply to Bay waters adjacent to the plant

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