The operator is responsible for ensuring that all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and Washington state laws are followed. Each time you consider a flight, be sure to:

• Check the FAA website for rule and guidance updates for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Know the three main steps to fly under 14 CRF Part 107
• Review the Know Before You Fly campaign
• Review FAA’s Hot Topics and FAQs
• Download the FAA’s B4UFLY app or other industry mapping apps for the UAS user
  
  

Please see the updated FAA guidance below for UAS flights near the airport.

Airports in Uncontrolled Airspace

For flights near airports in uncontrolled airspace that remain under 400’ above the ground, prior authorization is not required. When flying in these areas, remote pilots and recreational flyers must be aware of and avoid traffic patterns and takeoff and landing areas. A drone must not interfere with operations at the airport must yield right-of-way to all other aircraft. Uncontrolled airspace and other flying restrictions can be found on our B4UFLY app.

Obstruction evaluations are vital to keeping air traffic operations safe. These evaluations apply to all construction taking place at the airport, and many projects outside the airport. Obstruction evaluations often apply to buildings, antennas, towers, cranes (even temporary) and other structures that have the potential to interfere with airspace, aircraft approaches and ground equipment located at the airport.

If you have questions regarding your project, please contact the Airport Manager at 509-375-3060.

According to 14 CFR Part 77.9, any person or organization must notify the FAA Administrator if they intend to sponsor any of the following construction or alterations:

• Construction or alteration exceeding 200 feet above ground level
• Construction or alteration:
  • Within 20,000 feet of a public use or military airport which exceeds a 100:1 surface from any point on the runway of each airport with its longest runway more than 3,200 feet
  • Within 10,000 feet of a public use or military airport that exceeds a 50:1 surface from any point on the runway of each airport with its longest runway no more than 3,200 feet
  • Within 5,000 feet of a public use heliport that exceeds a 25:1 surface
• Highway, railroad or other traverse way whose prescribed adjusted height would exceed the above-noted standards
• When requested by the FAA
• Construction or alteration located on a public-use airport or heliport regardless of height or location

Visit the FAA’s Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis webpage for more information regarding whether or not you will need to file FAA Form 7460-1.

Additional information can be found on the Washington State Department of Transportation obstruction evaluation webpage.

To learn more about the Port’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, visit our Disadvantaged Business Enterprises webpage.

NOTICE

Port of Benton’s FY 2021-2023 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises goal for the Prosser Airport is 2.17% DBE Participation to be obtained through 2.17% race-neutral and 0.00% race-conscious means.

A copy of the DBE goal and the calculations used to determine this goal may be obtained by contacting Bryan Condon, Century West Engineering at bcondon@centurywest.com