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NOTICE: FLYING A DRONE NEAR AN AIRPORT MAY BE ILLEGAL AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS


Hobbyists who want to operate drones within 5 miles of the Southern Illinois Airport must contact and receive permission from the Airport Authority and the Airport Traffic Control Tower before they fly. Call the Airport Authority at 618-529-1721 and the ATCT at 618-529-1311

APPLIES ANYWHERE


• All drones weighing more than 8.8 ounces must register the drone with the FAA
• Flights must not exceed 400 feet
• The drone operator must retain visual line of sight on the drone
• Don’t fly near stadiums or groups of people
• Don’t fly a drone near emergency response efforts
• Operate drones only during daylight hours

Helpful links:
www.faa.gov/uas/registration • www.faa.gov/uas/tfr

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PH: 618.529.1721
FX: 618.529.5963

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1086
Carbondale, IL 62903

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1086
Carbondale, IL 62903

PH: 618.529.1721

Physical Address:
665 North Airport Rd.
Murphysboro, IL 62966

665 North Airport Rd.
Murphysboro, IL 62966

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