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Drone Rules for Boulder City-Hoover Dam Museum

Boulder City, Nevada (NV) • United States
1305 Arizona St #228, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA
Lat: 35.9779 • Lng: -114.837
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 30, 2026
Summary
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Hoover Dam has a permanent FAA no-fly zone for all aircraft including drones. The dam is designated critical infrastructure; federal law prohibits drone flights over the dam, its penstocks, powerhouse, and surrounding federal security zone.

Drone Rules - Hoover Dam

All drone operations are permanently prohibited over Hoover Dam and its immediate surroundings under a permanent FAA NOTAM and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act.

Airspace / Site Context

  • Las Vegas (KLAS) Class B airspace shelf extends toward the Lake Mead corridor
  • Henderson Executive (KHND) Class D lies ~20 miles west
  • Hoover Dam's permanent no-fly zone extends 1 nm radius and from surface to 18,000 ft MSL
  • Bureau of Reclamation enforces the zone under 43 U.S.C. 373b

Key Rules

  • Permanent FAA no-fly zone — drone flights are federal violations regardless of altitude
  • Bureau of Reclamation security officers can detain and cite drone operators
  • Nevada and Arizona both have critical infrastructure drone laws
  • Lake Mead National Recreation Area NPS rules apply to adjacent areas

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