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Drone Rules for Albuquerque International Sunport

Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM) • United States
2200 Sunport Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
Lat: 35.0433 • Lng: -106.61

Rules Edit History: Albuquerque International Sunport

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May 27, 2026 8:13 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 Albuquerque International Sunport, including the need for airspace authorization, LAANC availability, and coordination with Air Traffic Control.
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Summary FAA controlled airspace restriction from Airport. Review current FAA data for LAANC availability. 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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            This is nearby to a towered airport. Laanc availability may be possible.
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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 (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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+ Class C 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
May 19, 2026 11:55 AM Approved • FAA import OURAIRPORTS_AIRPORTS_US:KABQ|16091
Author: jaystechvault (11074)
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Rule category — Air
Flight status — Permission
Summary — FAA controlled airspace restriction from Airport. Review current FAA data for LAANC availability.
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            This is nearby to a towered airport. Laanc availability may be possible.
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