FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)OperationsMedium
A remote pilot plans to operate a sUAS within a half mile of an airport that has no operating control tower, in Class G airspace below 400 feet AGL. What is the primary operational consideration for this flight?
- ANo specific airspace authorization is required, but the pilot must remain vigilant for manned aircraft traffic patterns and yield right-of-way as needed
- BLAANC authorization must be obtained before any flight near an uncontrolled airport
- CsUAS operations are prohibited within 5 statute miles of any airport, controlled or not
- DA NOTAM must be filed with the FAA at least 24 hours before the flight
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. No specific airspace authorization is required, but the pilot must remain vigilant for manned aircraft traffic patterns and yield right-of-way as needed
Class G airspace at an uncontrolled airport does not require ATC authorization, but remote pilots must be especially cautious of manned aircraft in the traffic pattern and must yield right-of-way under 107.37.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. LAANC is used for controlled airspace (B, C, D, surface E), not uncontrolled Class G.
- C. There is no blanket 5-mile prohibition on sUAS operations near airports.
- D. Remote pilots do not file NOTAMs for routine Part 107 operations near uncontrolled airports.
Uncontrolled Airport Operations
Class G airspace surrounding an airport without an operating control tower requires no ATC authorization, but pilots must watch for manned traffic patterns and yield right-of-way.
- Class G near airports needs no LAANC/ATC authorization
- Manned aircraft traffic patterns are a key hazard
- 107.37 right-of-way rules always apply
Memory trick: 'No tower, no clearance — but keep your eyes on the pattern.'