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Drone Rules for South Bend International Airport

South Bend, Indiana (IN) • United States
4477 Progress Dr, South Bend, IN 46628, USA
Lat: 41.7077 • Lng: -86.3158

Rules Edit History: South Bend International Airport

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May 26, 2026 11:56 PM Approved • enhanced flying rules for airport
Author: snek (101)
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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 (05:30 to 00:00 local time)
- 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 (05:30 to 00:00 local time)
+ - 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 1:14 PM Approved • FAA import OURAIRPORTS_AIRPORTS_US:KSBN|3868
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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## Towered Airport. Check for LAANC availability to get a permit to fly here.

                                

                            

                            

                                

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+ ## Towered Airport. Check for LAANC availability to get a permit to fly here.