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Flying a drone at Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Field, Houston

LAANC neededLast verified Nov 9, 2026 · 2 public sources
Can you fly a drone here?

With club permission and LAANC. This FAA-recognized club field in Pasadena is inside Ellington Airport's Class D airspace, where LAANC is available up to 300 feet.

Status
LAANC needed
Airspace
Class D
LAANC
Required, up to 300 ft
Land manager
Gulf Coast Radio Control Club (AMA club #611)

Drone rules at Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Field

  • This is a club flying field run by the Gulf Coast Radio Control 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

  • Inside Ellington Airport (EFD) Class D airspace. LAANC is available up to 300 ft here.
  • Check for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in a LAANC or B4UFLY app before every flight.

Getting there

5800 Genoa Red Bluff Road, Pasadena.

Sources

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

Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Field drone FAQ

Can you fly a drone at Gulf Coast Radio Control Club Field?

With club permission and LAANC. This FAA-recognized club field in Pasadena is inside Ellington Airport's Class D airspace, where LAANC is available up to 300 feet.