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Flying a drone at Smoky Mountain Aero Club Field, Knoxville

Permit neededLast verified Nov 8, 2026 · 2 public sources
Can you fly a drone here?

With club permission. This is an FAA-recognized club flying field in Sevierville, a legal option close to the Smokies, where drones are banned. It's in uncontrolled Class G airspace, so you don't need LAANC, but contact the club first.

Status
Permit needed
Airspace
Class G
LAANC
Not required
Land manager
Smoky Mountain Aero Club (AMA club #2394)

Drone rules at Smoky Mountain Aero Club Field

  • This is a club flying field run by the Smoky Mountain Aero Club 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

797 Rainbow Road, Sevierville.

Sources

↗ FAA: FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs)↗ FAA UAS Facility Map data

Smoky Mountain Aero Club Field drone FAQ

Can you fly a drone at Smoky Mountain Aero Club Field?

With club permission. This is an FAA-recognized club flying field in Sevierville, a legal option close to the Smokies, where drones are banned. It's in uncontrolled Class G airspace, so you don't need LAANC, but contact the club first.