Special use airspace for drone pilots
Updated 2026-10-16. Independent guide, not affiliated with the FAA.
| Type | Chart | Part 107 meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited (P-) | Blue hatched | No flight |
| Restricted (R-) | Blue hatched | Not without controlling agency permission when active (14 CFR 107.45) |
| Warning (W-) | Blue hatched, offshore | Hazardous activity beyond 3 NM from shore |
| MOA | Magenta hatched | Allowed; check if active and watch for military traffic |
| Alert (A-) | Magenta hatched | Allowed; high volume of training |
| MTR (IR/VR) | Gray lines | Low, fast military aircraft; 4 digits = at or below 1,500 AGL |
| TFR | NOTAM only | Check NOTAMs before every flight |
Times, altitudes and controlling agencies for SUA are in the table in the sectional margin.
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