B4UFLY FAA Airspace Awareness Tool

Your quick, reliable tool for airspace awareness and compliance

What is B4UFLY?

B4UFLY is a free FAA-provided mobile and web-based tool that helps drone operators determine whether a location is safe and legal for flying. It clearly shows whether your intended flight zone is:

  • Good to Go
  • Warning (Authorization Required)
  • Do Not Fly

It factors in controlled airspace, temporary flight restrictions (TFRs), proximity to airports, national parks, military zones, critical infrastructure, and other advisory information

Feature bullets:

  • Real-time airspace status (Clear / Caution / No-Fly)
  • Interactive map with FAA-regulated zones
  • Use on mobile or desktop
  • Access to LAANC for controlled airspace authorizations
  • Links to official FAA drone safety tools

How B4UFLY Helps You Fly Safely?

  • Smart Flight Planning Made Simple
  • Know Before You Fly
  • Instant Airspace Insights at Your Fingertips
  • Real-Time Flight Status Wherever You Go
  • Check Your Flight Zone in Seconds
  • Your Pre-Flight Airspace Checklist

B4UFLY is maintained jointly by the FAA and certified industry partners like Airspace Link, AutoPylot, Avision,
and UASidekick, and is available via mobile apps and web platforms

Why It Matters?

  • Instant legal clarity: Know before takeoff if the airspace is restricted or needs prior authorization.

  • Reduces accidents by alerting pilots to local restrictions and TFRs.

  • Supports FAA compliance, especially for recreational flyers who must follow the Exception rules.

FAQs

A free FAA tool that helps drone pilots assess airspace safety before flying.

No—it provides status information; flight authorization (e.g., via LAANC) must be obtained separately.

Both recreational and commercial drone pilots should consult it before flights.

On iOS, Android, or via the desktop web (e.g. b4ufly.aloft.ai).