KFRI Drone Restrictions Near Marshall Army Airfield

Airport Information

Marshall Army Airfield (KFRI) is an active U.S. Army aviation facility at Fort Riley, Kansas, with FAA-published terminal procedures for FRI/KFRI and runway operations supporting Army aviation. Drone operations near this installation may be affected by controlled airspace, military training activity, NOTAMs, Special Use Airspace considerations, or TFRs. See the FAA terminal procedures listing for FRI/KFRI and the official Fort Riley site.

This airport is classified as Class D / military training area vicinity airspace. Drone flights within its designated airspace boundary require authorization before launching.

Airport Airspace Map

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

Safety & Compliance

Before flying near KFRI, pilots should:

• Confirm controlled-airspace authorization needs under 14 CFR 107.41.
• Do not operate in restricted or prohibited airspace without the required permission under 14 CFR 107.45.
• Operations on or over Fort Riley property may require permission from the controlling authority.

Airspace Restrictions

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

• Controlled airspace: KFRI airspace requires exact launch-point review for Part 107 authorization.
• SUA/training note: Fort Riley training activity can affect nearby UAS risk; review FAA Special Use Airspace and NOTAMs before flight.
• Nearby airports: Review Manhattan Regional and Junction City area airport traffic when planning routes.

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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