KTBN Drone Restrictions Near Forney Army Airfield

Airport Information

Forney Army Airfield (KTBN) is an active Army airfield at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, with FAA-published terminal procedures for TBN/KTBN and runway operations supporting military aviation. Drone operations near the installation may be affected by controlled airspace, training activity, Special Use Airspace considerations, NOTAMs, or TFRs. See the FAA terminal procedures listing for TBN/KTBN and the official Fort Leonard Wood 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 KTBN with LAANC grid overlay and controlled airspace details.

Safety & Compliance

Before flying near KTBN, pilots should:

• Confirm FAA authorization requirements under 14 CFR 107.41 before operating in controlled airspace.
• Review Special Use Airspace, NOTAMs, and TFRs for the exact launch point before each flight.
• Operations on or over Fort Leonard Wood property may require permission from the controlling authority.

Airspace Restrictions

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

• Controlled airspace: KTBN airspace is UAS-relevant and requires point-specific authorization review.
• SUA/training note: Fort Leonard Wood military training areas can affect local UAS risk even outside the airport surface area.
• Nearby airports: Review Waynesville-St. Robert and regional Missouri airport traffic before route planning.

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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