Roof Inspection in North Little Rock, AR

Airports & LAANC Zones

• LIT — Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (Class C airspace, approximately 3 NM south across the Arkansas River)
• LRF — Little Rock Air Force Base (Jacksonville, restricted military airspace, approximately 12 NM northeast)
• ORK — North Little Rock Municipal Airport (Class E airspace, general aviation facility within city limits at Camp Robinson area)
• M19 — Saline County Airport (Class E airspace, approximately 18 NM southwest in Benton)

Restricted Airspace

• Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) Class C airspace extends approximately 5 nautical miles from the airport surface area, with an inner core radius of 4 NM and an outer shelf to 10 NM up to 5,000 feet MSL. The southern and downtown portions of North Little Rock fall within the Class C outer shelf, requiring LAANC authorization for commercial drone operations via the FAA B4UFLY app or approved LAANC providers (Aloft, AirMap).
• Camp Robinson National Guard installation in central North Little Rock has restricted airspace and active military training operations including rotary-wing traffic. Drone operations within 5 NM of the installation should coordinate with Arkansas National Guard operations. The post is a major training facility for the Arkansas Army National Guard and hosts frequent aviation exercises that create low-level flight hazards for drone operators.
• Little Rock Air Force Base (LRF) in Jacksonville, approximately 12 NM northeast, has permanent restricted airspace (R-2603A/B/C and R-2604) used for C-130 military training operations. Commercial drone operations within 5 NM of the base require coordination with base operations. TFRs are frequently issued for military training and VIP movements.
• The Arkansas River corridor between North Little Rock and Little Rock has major bridge infrastructure (I-30, I-40 Broadway Bridge, Main Street Bridge, Rock Island Bridge) and barge traffic. FAA Part 107 prohibits flying directly over moving vehicles and non-participants. The Clinton Presidential Park Bridge and the Big Dam Bridge are pedestrian crossings requiring special attention to non-participant safety.
• Burns Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the United States at 1,575 acres, is managed by North Little Rock Parks and Recreation. Commercial drone takeoff and landing on city-owned park property requires prior authorization from the Parks Department. The park hosts sporting events, festivals, and outdoor concerts where FAA Part 107 prohibits flying over non-participants.

Local Ordinances

North Little Rock is governed by Arkansas state drone law (Act 819 of 2019) with local regulations limited by Ark. Code Ann. § 14-361-120, which preempts municipalities from regulating flight paths and navigable airspace. The City of North Little Rock may require permits for commercial drone takeoff and landing on city-owned property, including Burns Park, Sports Complex, and the North Little Rock Riverfront. Clinton National Airport (LIT) Class C airspace LAANC authorization is mandatory for commercial operations in the southern portions of the city. Camp Robinson National Guard installation requires military coordination for operations within 5 NM. The North Little Rock Planning Department requires aerial imaging documentation for major development site plans submitted under city zoning regulations. Burns Park, at 1,575 acres one of the largest municipal parks in the nation, requires Parks Department authorization for commercial drone operations. The North Little Rock Municipal Airport (ORK) is a general aviation facility where operators should notify the airport manager for flights within 5 nautical miles.