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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

Rules Edit History: Rochester International Airport

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May 27, 2026 10:09 PM Approved • enhanced flying rules for airport
Author: snek (101)
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Rule category Ground Air
Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary — 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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#### Major Towered Airport - FAA Controlled Airspace, LAANC or Manual Approval Required To Fly Here

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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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+ #### Major Towered Airport - FAA Controlled Airspace, LAANC or Manual Approval Required To Fly Here
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+ 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
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+ Check rules before flying and be vigilant to manned aircraft, likely very frequent due to size
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