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Drone Rules for Joint Base Andrews Housing Pool

Joint Base Andrews, Maryland (MD) • United States
Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762, USA
Lat: 38.799 • Lng: -76.8953
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 30, 2026
Summary
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Joint Base Andrews (KADW) is protected by a permanent FAA Prohibited Area P-56 and extensive security TFRs. All UAS operations near this installation housing Air Force One are strictly prohibited and actively enforced.

Drone Rules - Joint Base Andrews

UAS operations are absolutely prohibited in and around Joint Base Andrews. The base is within the Washington SFRA and subject to P-56 prohibited area rules; intercept orders are standing.

Airspace / Site Context

  • Washington Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) encompasses the entire metro region
  • Prohibited Area P-56 over the National Capital covers adjacent airspace
  • KADW hosts 89th Airlift Wing — Air Force One, Air Force Two, and VIP transport
  • Class D airspace from surface to 2,500 ft AGL; inner ring no-drone zone extends miles beyond

Key Rules

  • No drone operations within 30 nm of DCA without SFRA authorization
  • Armed intercept aircraft are on 24/7 alert; unauthorized aircraft will be intercepted
  • Security TFRs activate for all presidential movements; violations are federal crimes
  • 49 U.S.C. 46307 imposes up to $250,000 fines and 3 years imprisonment

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