Flying a drone at Markham Park Airfield, Miami
Can you fly a drone here?
Yes, with an AMA membership and a Markham Park flying badge. This 50-acre Broward County model airfield is in uncontrolled airspace west of Fort Lauderdale, so no LAANC is needed.
- Status
- Permit needed
- Airspace
- Class G
- LAANC
- Not required
- Land manager
- Broward County Parks and Recreation
Drone rules at Markham Park Airfield
- An Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) license and a Markham Park flying badge or card are required to fly at the airfield. Badges are available at the park office.
- Use of the airfield also requires an annual membership through an affiliated club, such as the Markham Park Pilots Association.
- The airfield is also an FAA-recognized identification area (FRIA), so drones without Remote ID can fly inside its boundary.
Nearby restrictions
- Check for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in a LAANC or B4UFLY app before every flight.
Getting there
16001 W State Road 84, Sunrise.
Sources
↗ Broward County Parks: Markham Park airfield↗ FAA: FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs)↗ FAA UAS Facility Map dataMarkham Park Airfield drone FAQ
Can you fly a drone at Markham Park Airfield?
Yes, with an AMA membership and a Markham Park flying badge. This 50-acre Broward County model airfield is in uncontrolled airspace west of Fort Lauderdale, so no LAANC is needed.