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Flying a drone at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Flagstaff

No-flyLast verified Nov 9, 2026 · 2 public sources
Can you fly a drone here?

No. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is managed by the National Park Service, which prohibits launching, landing or operating drones on park land.

Status
No-fly
Airspace
Class G
LAANC
Not required
Land manager
National Park Service

Drone rules at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

  • The National Park Service prohibits launching, landing or operating drones on land and water it manages.
  • NPS jurisdiction ends at the park boundary, and the FAA still controls the airspace.
  • Exceptions require written approval from the park superintendent and are rare.

Nearby restrictions

  • Check for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in a LAANC or B4UFLY app before every flight.

Sources

↗ National Park Service: unmanned aircraft in the national parks↗ FAA UAS Facility Map data

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument drone FAQ

Can you fly a drone at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument?

No. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is managed by the National Park Service, which prohibits launching, landing or operating drones on park land.