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Drone Rules for Des Moines International Airport

Des Moines, Iowa (IA) • United States
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA
Lat: 41.5341 • Lng: -93.6588

Rules Edit History: Des Moines International Airport

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May 27, 2026 5:18 AM 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 Des Moines International Airport, including the need for airspace authorization, LAANC availability, and coordination with Airside Operations.
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Summary FAA controlled airspace restriction from Airport. Review current FAA data for LAANC availability. 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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## FAA airspace restriction








            This is nearby to a towered airport. Laanc availability may be possible.
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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
May 19, 2026 12:19 PM Approved • FAA import OURAIRPORTS_AIRPORTS_US:KDSM|3496
Author: jaystechvault (11074)
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Rule category — Air
Flight status — Permission
Summary — FAA controlled airspace restriction from Airport. Review current FAA data for LAANC availability.
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            This is nearby to a towered airport. Laanc availability may be possible.
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