Drones & UAS

Drones & UAS

Operating UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Near the Telluride Regional Airport

Telluride Regional Airport has an elevation of 9,070 ft. and operates daily between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. local. Operations include airline, business jet, charter, private, medevac and law enforcement. Airspace around the airport can be very busy with up to 15-20 operations per hour. We support all forms of aviation and simply ask the all UAS operations near the airport be conducted safely and within the FAA rules and regulations.

OPERATIONS NEAR KTEX

Operations near the airport should follow the FAA Rules and Regulations.

APPROVAL

To request approval, please email Kenny Maenpa, Airport Manager: kenny@tellurideairport.com.

OPERATIONS AT KTEX

Any UAS operation on airport property must be approved by the airport prior to the operation.

Additional Reference for responsible UAS/Drone operators: