Airport Information
Placerville Airport (KPVF) is a public-use, non-towered airport east of Placerville, California. Drone operations in the vicinity of this airport are subject to FAA airspace rules and may require coordination with local traffic patterns or nearby controlled airspace depending on your exact flying location.
This airport is classified as Class G (uncontrolled) airspace. Drone flights within its designated airspace boundary require authorization before launching.
Radio Frequencies
Monitor these frequencies for safe operations near KPVF. Drone pilots are not required to transmit but monitoring helps situational awareness.
CTAF / UNICOM
122.8 MHz
Common traffic advisory frequency
AWOS-3
128.125 MHz
Automated weather observation
NorCal App / Dep
127.4 MHz
Approach and departure coordination
Airport Airspace Map
Interactive FAA ArcGIS map centered on KPVF with LAANC grid overlay and controlled airspace details.
Safety & Compliance
Before flying near KPVF, pilots should:
- Check LAANC or the FAA DroneZone if your route enters controlled airspace nearby
- Verify current NOTAMs and TFRs using FAA B4UFLY or the FAA DroneZone
- Stay clear of runway approaches, the traffic pattern, and helipad operations
- Monitor CTAF / UNICOM for manned aircraft activity
- Avoid operations during high-traffic periods, wildfire response, and special events
- Maintain visual line of sight and yield right-of-way to all manned aircraft
Airspace Restrictions
KPVF airspace planning should start with B4UFLY, LAANC availability, airport proximity, and any Temporary Flight Restrictions that may affect launch or recovery.
- KPVF itself is uncontrolled, but drone pilots still need to watch the surrounding foothill and Sacramento-area airspace
- Nearby controlled airspace farther west may still affect drone operations depending on the route and altitude of your flight
- Maximum altitude for drone operations under 14 CFR Part 107 is 400 feet AGL unless otherwise authorized
- Visual line of sight must be maintained at all times
- Do not interfere with airport operations or manned aircraft
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
Nearby Airports
Other airports and controlled airspace facilities in the area:
Connected location pages
Nearby Flight Planning Pages
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- California drone laws - State-specific regulations, park rules, and local law context
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