Can I fly my drone in Denver?
DEN sits 25 miles from downtown Denver, which gives the city more usable airspace than most major metros. Front Range pilots have huge Class G stretches in every direction.
Airspace overview
Denver International (DEN) Class B is large but offset northeast. Centennial (APA) Class D and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC) Class D cover the south and west suburbs. Most of Denver proper is outside Class B inner ring; LAANC ceilings reach 200–400 ft across much of the city.
Where to fly in Denver
Front Range foothills (Boulder, Lyons)
Class G with Rocky Mountain scenery.
Chatfield State Park (with permit)
Colorado State Parks drone permit program available.
Suburbs north of I-70
Most cells 200–400 ft auto-LAANC or Class G.
Where you can't fly in Denver
Rocky Mountain National Park
NPS-wide drone ban.
Coors Field / Empower Field / Ball Arena
§99.7 standing TFR on event days.
Buckley SFB
Restricted airspace; LAANC unavailable.
Within 3 miles of DEN
0 ft LAANC inner ring.
Active TFRs near Denver
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See all active TFRs in Colorado.
LAANC-eligible airports near Denver
Within ~30 nautical miles. Click any to see ceilings and Class.
FAQ — drones in Denver
Can I fly in Rocky Mountain National Park?
No. NPS blanket ban. National forest land adjacent to RMNP is more permissive.
What about Red Rocks Amphitheatre?
Drone takeoff/landing on park property is restricted; concert days carry §99.7 TFRs.
Can I fly downtown Denver?
Yes, with LAANC. Most downtown cells are 200 ft auto-approval.
Are there Colorado-specific drone laws?
Colorado state parks require a permit. CPW restricts wildlife harassment with drones. No statewide pre-emption of local park bans.
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.