FAA sets a permanent no-fly zone around Trump Tower in Manhattan
A new prohibited area bars aircraft from the ground to 1,000 feet within about one nautical mile of Trump Tower, the President's New York home, unless the Secret Service allows entry. It follows a temporary restriction there and keeps the East River helicopter route open.
Who it affects
Pilots, helicopter and drone operators in Midtown Manhattan
When
This rule takes effect on October 29, 2026.
- : Published in the Federal Register
- : This rule takes effect
Official text
FR Doc. 2026-15554: Establishment of Prohibited Area P-75; New York, NY
On Federal Register. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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