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Interference with airport operations

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 5 of 31 on Airspace / Operational Requirements. ACS element UA.II.B.K3 · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

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QUESTIONUnder § 107.43, no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that interferes with operations and traffic patterns at which facilities?

  1. AOnly airports that have an operating control tower
  2. BAny airport, heliport, or seaplane base
  3. CAirports and heliports open to the public, but not seaplane bases
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Any airport, heliport, or seaplane base

  • A — incorrect The rule is not limited to towered airports; it applies to any airport, heliport, or seaplane base.
  • B — correct § 107.43 prohibits interference with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport, or seaplane base.
  • C — incorrect Seaplane bases are expressly included in § 107.43, and the rule does not distinguish public from private facilities.

BACKGROUND

Section 107.43 addresses operation in the vicinity of airports. It prohibits operating a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that interferes with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport, or seaplane base. This is separate from § 107.41, which requires prior Air Traffic Control (ATC) authorization to operate in Class B, C, or D airspace or the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport. Even at a non-towered airport in uncontrolled airspace, the remote pilot must avoid interfering with manned traffic patterns.

STUDY TIP

Keep § 107.43 (no interference anywhere, towered or not) distinct from § 107.41 (authorization for controlled airspace).

KEY POINTS

  • § 107.43 bars interference with airport operations and traffic patterns.
  • It covers any airport, heliport, or seaplane base.
  • It applies regardless of whether a control tower is present.

SOURCES

  • 14 CFR 107.43
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SkyDrill is not affiliated with the FAA. This is an original practice item based on 14 CFR part 107, 14 CFR part 89, and the FAA Remote Pilot – Small UAS Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22). Regulations and handbooks are revised; confirm details against the current edition.