Can I fly my drone in Boston?
Boston is hard for drones — Logan Class B from Charlestown to Cambridge, an active general aviation airfield (BED) covering the western suburbs, and Massachusetts Bay restricting overflight under FAA security rules. Real-estate pilots mostly work outside Route 128.
Airspace overview
Logan International (BOS) Class B covers downtown, North End, Back Bay, and most of Boston proper. Hanscom Field (BED) Class D in Bedford. LAANC ceilings inside the I-90 ring are typically 0–100 ft; outside Route 128 you'll see 200–400 ft.
Where to fly in Boston
Western suburbs (Concord, Lincoln)
Outside Logan Class B inner ring; Class G or 200+ ft LAANC.
Cape Cod National Seashore boundary (NPS adjacent)
NPS no-drone inside, but adjacent state and town beaches more permissive.
Berkshire Mountains / Western MA
Class G; popular for landscape and wedding work.
Where you can't fly in Boston
Boston Common / Public Garden
Boston Parks & Recreation rules plus Logan Class B with low LAANC ceilings.
Fenway Park / TD Garden / Gillette Stadium
§99.7 standing TFR on event days.
Within 3 miles of BOS
0 ft LAANC inner ring.
Bunker Hill / Faneuil Hall
Charlestown Navy Yard (NPS) plus low LAANC ceilings.
Active TFRs near Boston
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See all active TFRs in Massachusetts.
LAANC-eligible airports near Boston
Within ~30 nautical miles. Click any to see ceilings and Class.
FAQ — drones in Boston
Can I fly over the Boston Common?
City parks rules prohibit drone takeoff/landing in Boston parks. Airspace overhead is also restrictive under Logan Class B.
What about the Boston skyline from Cambridge?
Cambridge is inside Logan Class B inner ring. Most cells require LAANC and many are 0 ft.
Can I fly on Cape Cod?
Cape Cod National Seashore (NPS) bans drones inside its boundaries. Town and state beaches outside the seashore are usually more permissive.
Are there Massachusetts state laws on drones?
MA has no broad state pre-emption; cities and towns can and do regulate drone use in parks. Verify per-municipality.
Related metros
Local park rules and city ordinances change. Always verify the specific takeoff/landing site before flight. Data: FAA TFR feed, FAA UASFM, Open-Meteo, SunCalc. Altoa is not the FAA.