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Joint Base Andrews, Maryland (MD)
• United States
Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762, USA
Lat: 38.799 • Lng: -76.8953
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May 30, 2026 9:01 AM
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• Added FAA prohibited area and SFRA drone restriction for Joint Base Andrews with Air Force One security context and federal criminal penalties.
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Your proposed edit detailing the drone restrictions at Joint Base Andrews has been approved. This aligns with FAA regulations prohibiting drone operations within Prohibited Area P-56 and the Washington Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). The added context regarding the base's role in housing Air Force One and the associated security measures enhances understanding of the area's drone flight considerations. The outline has been updated to accurately represent the restricted area.
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| Summary | — | 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. |
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## 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 ### Source - FAA SFRA: https://www.faasafety.gov/sfra/
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+ ## 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 + + ### Source + - FAA SFRA: https://www.faasafety.gov/sfra/ +