Roof Inspection in West Allis, WI

Airports & LAANC Zones

• MKE — Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (Class C airspace, approximately 8 NM south, primary commercial airport for southeastern Wisconsin with passenger and cargo operations)
• UES — Waukesha County Airport (Crites Field, Class D airspace, approximately 8 NM west, general aviation and corporate jet operations)
• MWC — Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (uncontrolled airspace, within Milwaukee County approximately 5 NM north, general aviation reliever)
• ENW — Kenosha Regional Airport (uncontrolled airspace, approximately 30 NM south, general aviation)

Restricted Airspace

• Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Class C airspace extends approximately 10 NM from the airport and reaches up to 4,000 feet MSL. Much of West Allis falls within or near the MKE Class C area. Commercial drone operators in West Allis should check Class C boundaries using the FAA B4UFLY app or LAANC provider apps. LAANC authorization is required and available through FAA-approved providers for the MKE Class C area.
• Waukesha County Airport (UES) Class D airspace extends approximately 4.5 NM from the airport. Western West Allis near the Waukesha County border may fall within or near the UES Class D area. Commercial operators in the western portion of the city should verify both MKE and UES airspace boundaries before flying.
• Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC) is an uncontrolled airport approximately 5 NM north, but drone operators within 5 NM should coordinate with the airport manager and avoid operating in the traffic pattern area.
• The Menomonee River corridor through West Allis has infrastructure including the Milwaukee County Grounds and the Wisconsin State Fair Park. Commercial drone operators should exercise caution near the State Fair Park area during the Wisconsin State Fair (typically August), which can create temporary flight restrictions and increased security considerations.
• Wisconsin state parks near West Allis require special use permits from the Wisconsin DNR for commercial drone operations. Havenwoods State Forest (approximately 8 NM north in Milwaukee) and Lakeshore State Park (approximately 8 NM east on the Milwaukee lakefront) fall under DNR jurisdiction.

Local Ordinances

West Allis operates under Wisconsin state drone law (WI Statutes Chapter 114, including 114.05 UAS regulations and 942.10 privacy provisions) with local regulations limited by state preemption of flight paths and navigable airspace under Wisconsin Act 342. The City of West Allis requires permits for commercial drone takeoff and landing on city-owned property, including parks managed by the West Allis Parks and Recreation Department. The Wisconsin State Fair Park, located in West Allis, has additional security and operational requirements for commercial drone operations during events. The West Allis Planning Department frequently requires aerial imaging documentation for site plans submitted under the West Allis Comprehensive Plan, particularly along the Greenfield Avenue and Highway 100 commercial corridors. The proximity to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Class C airspace means most commercial drone operations in West Allis require LAANC authorization. The City of West Allis does not have a separate municipal drone ordinance beyond state law, but commercial operators should contact the West Allis Parks Department for park permits and coordinate with MKE air traffic control for operations in the Class C area.