When flying a drone near Hill Air Force Base and the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), you must be aware of and comply with all safety and legal requirements. Hill AFB provides guidance and resources to help you operate your drone safely and legally within the National Airspace System. This is to ensure the safety of the airspace around Hill AFB, the UTTR, and the nearby Ogden Airport.
Prohibited Flight over Military Installations
All drone flight operations, including Public, Civil, and Model Aircraft, are prohibited within the airspace over Hill AFB and the UTTR. These areas are designated “National Defense Airspace.” Operators who violate airspace restrictions may incur criminal charges under 49 USC 46307. Visit http://udds-faa.opendata.arcgis.com for more information and to see an interactive map of all locations (see Figure 1). If you identify a drone flying over Hill AFB, please contact BDOC at 801-777-3056.
sUAS/Drone Authorization within Hill Airspace
All drone operators must be aware of any stipulations outlined in their approved authorizations as well as any other events/airspace restrictions that would impact their flying operations (temporary flight restrictions, public events, night-time operations etc.). Failure to do so may result in criminal prosecution. Drone operators are also strongly encouraged to register their aircraft with the FAA. If you have questions or concerns about drone use near Hill AFB, please contact airfield management operations at 801-777-1861.
Helpful FAA Links:
FAA DroneZone: https://faadronezone.faa.gov/#/
FAA UAS Guidance: https://www.faa.gov/uas/
FAA UAS Interactive Map: http://udds-faa.opendata.arcgis.com
14 CFR 107 (legal guidance on sUAS use): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107#sp14.2.107.a
Hill AFB FAA UAS facility map:
