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Drone Rules for Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago, Illinois (il)
• United States
10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666, USA
Lat: 41.9803 • Lng: -87.909
Rules Edit History: Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Jul 10, 2026 12:59 AM
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• Key Flight RestrictionsAltitude: Fly below 400 feet above ground level.Line of Sight: Keep your drone within visual line of sight at all times.Controlled Airspace: Get LAANC authorization before flying in Class B, C, D, or E airspace Federal Aviation Administration.Night Flying: Allowed only if your drone has anti-collision lighting visible for 3 statute miles.People: Do not fly directly over unprotected people or moving vehicles.
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Your proposed edit has been approved. The updated rule now includes key flight restrictions and emphasizes the need for FAA authorization when operating drones near Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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May 28, 2026 8:17 AM
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• This edit identifies this airport as a controlled airspace environment where drone operations require FAA authorisation. It provides pilots and reviewers with accurate guidance on approval requirements, LAANC usage, registration obligations, and the legal consequences of unauthorised drone activity in the surrounding airspace.
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Your proposed edit has been approved. It effectively communicates the restrictions on drone operations near Chicago O'Hare International Airport, emphasizing the need for prior authorization from the FAA and adherence to relevant regulations.
Mar 15, 2026 1:17 PM
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| Summary | — | Chicago O'Hare is located in heavily controlled Class B airspace. Drone flights are strictly prohibited without prior FAA airspace authorization. |
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## Controlled Airspace - Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is surrounded by Class B controlled airspace. - FAA Authorization: You cannot fly a drone within this airspace without prior authorization from the FAA. - LAANC: Depending on your exact location relative to the airport, you may be able to request automated authorization through the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system. However, areas immediately surrounding the runways typically have a 0-foot ceiling for automated approvals. - Safety First: Always maintain visual line of sight and yield the right of way to all manned aircraft.
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+ ## Controlled Airspace + - Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is surrounded by Class B controlled airspace. + - FAA Authorization: You cannot fly a drone within this airspace without prior authorization from the FAA. + - LAANC: Depending on your exact location relative to the airport, you may be able to request automated authorization through the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system. However, areas immediately surrounding the runways typically have a 0-foot ceiling for automated approvals. + - Safety First: Always maintain visual line of sight and yield the right of way to all manned aircraft.