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Drone Rules for Hilton Head Island Airport

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (SC) • United States
120 Beach City Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA
Lat: 32.2248 • Lng: -80.6972

Rules Edit History: Hilton Head Island Airport

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May 28, 2026 7:18 AM Approved • enhanced flying rules for airport
Author: snek (101)
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Your proposed rule edit for Hilton Head Island Airport has been approved. It accurately reflects the drone operation requirements near the airport, including the need for FAA 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 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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#### Towered Airport - FAA Controlled Airspace, LAANC or Manual Approval Required To Fly Here

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Class D during active hours (07:00 to 21:00 local time)
- 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 nautical mile radius

Check rules before flying and be vigilant to manned aircraft, likely very frequent due to size
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+ Class D during active hours (07:00 to 21:00 local time)
+ - 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 nautical mile radius
May 19, 2026 12:32 PM Approved • FAA import OURAIRPORTS_AIRPORTS_US:KHXD|20105
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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## FAA airspace restriction

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