Is it legal to fly over Yellowstone National Park?


Is it legal to fly over Yellowstone National Park? The FAA and National Park regulations do not allow low altitude scenic flights operated over Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks and aircraft must stay 2,000 feet above the ground.


Can you land a helicopter in a National Park?

The landing of helicopters is prohibited on the lands and waters within the boundaries of lands administered by the NPS, FWS, and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Wilderness areas.


How close can you fly into Yellowstone?

Location: Travelers wanting the quickest way to the park can fly to Yellowstone via the West Yellowstone Regional Airport in Montana. The airport, open from June through September only, is about a mile north of the park's west entrance on Highway 191.


Can you fly a drone in Grand Teton National Park?

For a safe and enjoyable visit, please know these park regulations and safety advisories. For more regulations see Grand Teton Superintendents Compendium and Code of Federal Regualtions above. Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft, such as a drone, is prohibited.


Is Yosemite a no fly zone?

Is Yosemite a no fly zone? YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Public law prohibits flight of VFR helicopters or fixed-wing acft below 2000 feet above the surface of Yosemite National Park.


Can police helicopters fly over airports?

Like all other aircraft, they are not allowed to fly over the airport or cross into arrival and departure airspace without clearance. It is the task of the air traffic controls to deconflict the aircraft appropriately.