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Drone Rules for Portland International Jetport

Portland, Maine (ME) • United States
1001 Westbrook St, Portland, ME 04102, USA
Lat: 43.646 • Lng: -70.3064

Rules Edit History: Portland International Jetport

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May 27, 2026 9:04 PM 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 Portland International Jetport, including the need for airspace authorization, LAANC availability, and coordination with Air Traffic Control.
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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 (05:45 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 (05:45 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 1:05 PM Approved • FAA import OURAIRPORTS_AIRPORTS_US:KPWM|3796
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.