What this tool checks
CanIFlyHere.us queries six live FAA geospatial data layers when you select a point on the map:
- UAS Facility Map (LAANC grid) — areas where drone flights may be authorized through the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability system. The grid ceiling shown is the maximum altitude available for automated authorization.
- Permanent National Security Restrictions — airspace around sensitive DoD and government facilities where UAS operations are prohibited year-round.
- Part-Time National Security Restrictions — temporary national security flight restriction zones that are active on a scheduled or event-driven basis.
- Prohibited Areas — FAA-designated airspace where flight is prohibited at all times under 14 CFR Part 73.
- Recreational Flyer Fixed Sites — locations approved for recreational UAS operations by a Community Based Organization.
- FAA Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs) — designated areas where drones without Remote ID equipment may still operate legally.
How to use the checker
There are three ways to select a location: click directly on the map, press Use my location to auto-fill your current GPS coordinates, or manually type a latitude and longitude into the coordinate fields and press Check this location. The tool will query each FAA layer and return a verdict within a few seconds.
A green result means none of the checked layers cover your selected point. A yellow result means the point falls inside controlled airspace or an advisory zone. A red result means the point is inside a prohibited or actively restricted area and should be treated as a no-fly location unless you have explicit authorization.
Important limitations
This tool is a pre-flight planning aid, not an official FAA authorization system. It does not check temporary flight restrictions, which can be issued with little notice for events, emergencies, or VIP movements. It also does not reflect local city or county ordinances that may restrict drone flight independently of FAA rules. Always cross-reference with the FAA B4UFLY app and check active TFRs before every flight.
