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Drone Rules for Area 51

Lincoln County, Nevada (NV) • United States
Area 51, NV, USA
Lat: 37.2431 • Lng: -115.793

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May 26, 2026 2:03 AM Approved • added no flight zone around area 51
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Flight status Permission NoFly
Summary FAA controlled airspace restriction from Airport. Review current FAA data for LAANC availability. No fly zone in Area 51
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## FAA airspace restriction

            This is nearby to a towered airport. Laanc availability may be possible.
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No flight near Area 51 due to military activity. LAANC is not possible at military installations

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May 19, 2026 12:32 PM Approved • FAA import OURAIRPORTS_AIRPORTS_US:KXTA|28148
Author: jaystechvault (11074)
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Rule category Air
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Summary FAA controlled airspace restriction from Airport. Review current FAA data for LAANC availability.
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## FAA airspace restriction

            This is nearby to a towered airport. Laanc availability may be possible.
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