Drone Inspection in Atoka, TN

Airports & LAANC Zones

• NQA — Millington Municipal Airport (Class D airspace, approximately 8 NM south)
• M52 — Auburn Municipal Airport (uncontrolled, approximately 4 NM north)
• MEM — Memphis International Airport (Class C airspace, approximately 25 NM south)

Restricted Airspace

• Atoka sits in uncontrolled Class G airspace with no controlled airspace overhead. The Millington Class D airspace (4.4 NM radius, surface to 3,000 ft MSL) is approximately 8 NM to the south and does not extend over Atoka. The Memphis Class C outer ring is approximately 25 NM to the south. No LAANC authorization is required for routine commercial drone operations in Atoka.
• Auburn Municipal Airport (M52) is an uncontrolled field approximately 4 NM to the north. While it does not have controlled airspace, operators should be aware of its traffic pattern and monitor the common traffic advisory frequency when flying in northern Atoka.
• Atoka's position in uncontrolled Class G airspace makes it one of the most accessible areas in the Memphis metro for commercial drone operations. Operators must still hold an FAA Part 107 certificate but can fly without LAANC authorization.

Local Ordinances

The Town of Atoka does not maintain a dedicated municipal drone ordinance. Commercial operators follow FAA Part 107 rules and Tennessee state law. Commercial takeoff and landing from Atoka town parks should be coordinated with the Atoka Parks and Recreation Department. The Atoka Community Center and the town park along Front Street are recreational facilities where drone operations should be coordinated with town staff. Operators working near the industrial areas along Highway 51 or the rail corridor should be aware of private property boundaries and notify facility management before conducting inspections.