Flying a drone at West Pasco Model Pilots Field, Tampa
Can you fly a drone here?
With club permission. This FAA-recognized club field in Odessa, north of Tampa, is in uncontrolled airspace, so no LAANC is needed.
- Status
- Permit needed
- Airspace
- Class G
- LAANC
- Not required
- Land manager
- West Pasco Model Pilots Association (AMA club #219)
Drone rules at West Pasco Model Pilots Field
- This is a club flying field run by the West Pasco Model Pilots Association and recognized by the FAA as a FRIA, so drones without Remote ID can fly inside its boundary.
- Contact the club before you visit. Club fields set their own membership, safety and guest rules.
- A FRIA doesn't change airspace rules: you still need LAANC if the field is in controlled airspace.
Nearby restrictions
- Check for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in a LAANC or B4UFLY app before every flight.
Getting there
13749 Gladstone Drive, Odessa.
Sources
↗ FAA: FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs)↗ FAA UAS Facility Map dataWest Pasco Model Pilots Field drone FAQ
Can you fly a drone at West Pasco Model Pilots Field?
With club permission. This FAA-recognized club field in Odessa, north of Tampa, is in uncontrolled airspace, so no LAANC is needed.