KNZY Drone Restrictions Near Naval Air Station North Island

Airport Information

Naval Air Station North Island (KNZY) is an active U.S. Navy aviation installation on Coronado in San Diego, California. FAA terminal procedure data identifies North Island NAS with NZY/KNZY, and UAS planning should consider Class D airspace, nearby San Diego Class B shelves, and military property restrictions. See the FAA terminal procedures listing for NZY/KNZY and the official Naval Base Coronado site.

This airport is classified as Class D / San Diego Class B vicinity airspace. Drone flights within its designated airspace boundary require authorization before launching.

Radio Frequencies

Monitor these frequencies for safe operations near KNZY. Drone pilots are not required to transmit but monitoring helps situational awareness.

Airport Airspace Map

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

Safety & Compliance

Before flying near KNZY, pilots should:

• Use LAANC or FAA DroneZone where authorization is required under 14 CFR 107.41.
• Check San Diego Class B, KNZY Class D, TFRs, and NOTAMs for the exact launch point.
• Operations from Navy property or over installation areas may require permission beyond FAA airspace authorization.

Airspace Restrictions

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

• Controlled airspace: North Island sits in complex San Diego airspace; authorization and altitude limits are point-specific.
• Security: Avoid assuming public access or overflight permission for Navy-controlled areas.
• TFRs: Recheck FAA TFRs immediately before flight, especially for security or VIP movement restrictions.

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
• Contact ATC: Call the KNZY tower on 132.55 MHz for specific operational requests
• B4UFLY: Always run a B4UFLY check immediately before launch to catch last-minute TFRs and NOTAMs

Nearby Airports

Other airports and controlled airspace facilities in the area:

• KSAN — San Diego International Airport (12 miles)

Connected location pages

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