KFOE Drone Restrictions Near Forbes Field / Forbes Field Air National Guard Base

Airport Information

Forbes Field (KFOE) in Topeka, Kansas, is a joint civil-military aviation environment associated with the Kansas Air National Guard and FAA-published terminal procedures for FOE/KFOE. UAS planning should account for Class D airspace, runway operations, Guard aviation activity, NOTAMs, and TFRs. See the FAA terminal procedures listing for FOE/KFOE and the official 190th Air Refueling Wing site.

This airport is classified as Class D airspace. Drone flights within its designated airspace boundary require authorization before launching.

Airport Airspace Map

Interactive FAA ArcGIS map centered on KFOE with LAANC grid overlay and controlled airspace details.

Safety & Compliance

Before flying near KFOE, pilots should:

• Check Class D authorization requirements under 14 CFR 107.41.
• Use FAA UAS Facility Map and LAANC planning for the exact launch point and altitude.
• Coordinate separately for any operation from airport, Guard, or other controlled property.

Airspace Restrictions

KFOE airspace planning should start with B4UFLY, LAANC availability, airport proximity, and any Temporary Flight Restrictions that may affect launch or recovery.

• Controlled airspace: KFOE Class D airspace may require FAA authorization for UAS operations.
• Military activity: Air National Guard activity can change local risk around the runway and ramp areas.
• Preflight: Review FAA TFRs, NOTAMs, and current UASFM data immediately before launch.

Federal Regulations (14 CFR Part 107)

• 107.21 – In-flight emergency procedures and right-of-way rules
• 107.25 – Operation from a moving vehicle or aircraft prohibited
• 107.31 – Visual line of sight requirement
• 107.35 – Preflight checks required before each flight
• 107.39 – Remote pilot in command responsibilities
• 107.51 – Operating altitude limited to 400 feet AGL

How to Get Authorization

• LAANC: Use the LAANC system for instant low-altitude authorization near supported airports — available through apps such as Aloft, Kittyhawk, and others
• FAA DroneZone: Request a Part 107 airspace authorization via faadronezone.faa.gov for operations not covered by LAANC
• B4UFLY: Always run a B4UFLY check immediately before launch to catch last-minute TFRs and NOTAMs

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