Environmental Monitoring in Eudora, KS

Airports & LAANC Zones

• FOE — Forbes Field Airport (Class D airspace, approximately 15 NM west in Topeka)
• LWC — Lawrence Municipal Airport (Class D airspace, approximately 8 NM southwest in Lawrence)
• OJC — Johnson County Executive Airport (Class D airspace, approximately 15 NM east in Olathe)
• TOP — Topeka Regional Airport (Class D airspace, approximately 18 NM west)

Restricted Airspace

• Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC) Class D airspace extends approximately 4 nautical miles from the airport center southwest of Eudora. The LWC 5-NM notification zone covers portions of western Eudora and the Kansas River corridor. LAANC authorization is required for commercial drone operations within this radius. The LWC Class D shelf sits at 2,600 feet MSL up to 5,000 feet MSL. Operators near the Kansas River west of K-10 should check the LWC Class D boundary using the FAA B4UFLY app.
• Forbes Field Airport (FOE) in Topeka has Class D airspace approximately 15 NM west. While Eudora is outside the FOE Class D surface area, commercial operators flying above 400 feet AGL in western Douglas County should be aware of IFR traffic transitioning from Topeka. LAANC authorization is available through Aloft and AirMap for the broader Topeka airspace.
• Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) is approximately 15 NM east with Class D airspace. Eastern Eudora near the K-10 corridor may fall within the OJC 5-NM notification zone depending on exact location. Check the FAA B4UFLY app for current airspace boundaries before flying in the eastern portions of the city.
• Fort Leavenworth (approximately 35 NM northeast) has restricted airspace (R-3601) for military training. TFRs for VIP movements or military operations can occasionally affect the broader Kansas City region. Check NOTAMs before flying.
• The Kansas River corridor and De Soto Wildlife Area along the river north of Eudora are managed recreation areas where commercial drone takeoff and landing may require authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers or Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The river corridor has high bald eagle concentration in winter months requiring low-altitude drone avoidance.

Local Ordinances

Eudora is governed by Kansas state drone law (HB 2607 of 2018) with local regulations limited by state preemption of flight paths and navigable airspace. The City of Eudora may require permits for commercial drone takeoff and landing on city-owned property, including Pilla Park and the Eudora Community Center grounds. The Kansas River access points north of the city are managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, which requires a special use permit for commercial drone operations. Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC) requires drone operators to coordinate with the airport manager for flights within 5 nautical miles, and LAANC authorization is mandatory for commercial operations within the LWC Class D airspace. The Eudora Planning Department requires aerial imaging documentation for major subdivision plats and commercial development site plans submitted under the city zoning regulations, particularly for projects along the K-10 corridor. The city has no additional municipal drone registration requirement beyond FAA Part 107 certification.