KVOK Drone Restrictions Near Volk Field Air National Guard Base

Airport Information

Volk Field Air National Guard Base (KVOK) is an active Wisconsin Air National Guard aviation facility near Camp Douglas with FAA-published terminal procedures for VOK/KVOK. UAS planning near Volk Field should account for controlled airspace, military training activity, Special Use Airspace considerations, NOTAMs, and TFRs. See the FAA terminal procedures listing for VOK/KVOK and the official Volk Field 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 KVOK with LAANC grid overlay and controlled airspace details.

Safety & Compliance

Before flying near KVOK, pilots should:

• Obtain FAA authorization for controlled-airspace operations where required by 14 CFR 107.41.
• Do not operate in restricted or prohibited airspace without required permission under 14 CFR 107.45.
• Operations on or over military property may require permission from the controlling authority.

Airspace Restrictions

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

• Controlled airspace: KVOK controlled airspace may require FAA authorization depending on the launch point.
• SUA/training note: Volk Field is associated with military training activity; review FAA Special Use Airspace, NOTAMs, and TFRs.
• Nearby airports: Review Sparta/Fort McCoy and regional Wisconsin airport activity 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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