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Drone Rules for Rochester International Airport

Rochester, Minnesota (mn) • United States
7600 Helgerson Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902, USA
Lat: 43.91 • Lng: -92.4963
Air Permission required Last updated: May 27, 2026
Summary
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This is a major towered airport. LAANC is available, and is required to fly here. Flight in 0 foot grids requires a manual waiver.

Major Towered Airport - FAA Controlled Airspace, LAANC or Manual Approval Required To Fly Here

Class D during active hours (24 hours a day)

  • 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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