KOTH Drone Restrictions Near Southwest Oregon Regional / Coast Guard Air Station North Bend

Airport Information

Coast Guard Air Station North Bend operates from Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (KOTH) in North Bend, Oregon. FAA terminal procedure data identifies the airport as OTH/KOTH, and UAS planning should account for Class D airspace, helicopter operations, coastal weather, and search-and-rescue activity. See the FAA terminal procedures listing for OTH/KOTH and the official Coast Guard Air Station North Bend 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 KOTH with LAANC grid overlay and controlled airspace details.

Safety & Compliance

Before flying near KOTH, pilots should:

• Check Class D authorization requirements under 14 CFR 107.41.
• Check FAA TFRs, NOTAMs, and local weather immediately before flight; coastal conditions can change quickly.
• Yield to crewed aircraft and emergency response operations under 14 CFR 107.37.

Airspace Restrictions

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

• Controlled airspace: KOTH Class D airspace may require FAA authorization for UAS operations.
• Emergency aviation: Coast Guard search-and-rescue flights can be time-sensitive and low-altitude.
• Property: Airport, Coast Guard, or tenant-controlled areas may require separate permission for launch or recovery.

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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