Can you fly over Yosemite Valley?

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Public law prohibits flight of VFR helicopters or fixed-wing acft below 2000 feet above the surface of Yosemite National Park. “Surface” refers to the highest terrain within the park within 2000 feet laterally of the route of flight or, within the Yosemite Valley, the uppermost rim of the valley.



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Protecting the peace and quiet of Yosemite is important to AirBorrn Aviation, so your plane will fly at altitudes high enough that people and wildlife on the ground below won't even notice you're there. The flight provides sweeping views of the park from the air.

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Is Yosemite a no fly zone? YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Public law prohibits flight of VFR helicopters or fixed-wing acft below 2000 feet above the surface of Yosemite National Park.

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Yosemite Valley sits at 4,000 feet above sea level and is not an area of concern for altitude sickness. When hiking in Yosemite's higher elevations, such as Tuolumne and areas around the rim of the Valley, you will generally be above 8,000 feet and should be conscious of your body's condition.

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Each year, Yosemite National Park welcomes over four million visitors. If you're visiting Yosemite—particularly Yosemite Valley—during spring or fall, expect extremely high visitor concentrations, resulting in extended traffic delays, extremely limited parking, busy trails, and no lodging or campground availability.

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No drones in Yellowstone National Park. This means that area visitors are prohibited from using drones once they enter the park gate. The U.S. Forest Service prohibits drone use in wilderness areas, but allows drone use on general forest lands.

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Drones are allowed through the checkpoint. Please check with your airline prior to traveling for their policy. Drones containing lithium batteries, fuel cells, and components of certain parachute systems may be prohibited in baggage. For more information, see the FAA regulations.

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Advisory regarding flights over charted National Park Service areas, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service areas, or U.S. Forest Service areas. All aircraft are requested to maintain a minimum altitude of 2,000 feet above the surface of lands and waters administered by the NPS, UFWS, or USFS Wilderness areas.

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National parks are off limits for drones, even small ones like yours.

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Plan on spending two to four days in Yosemite if you want enough time to see all the amazing sights. This will give you plenty of time to see Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, and enjoy some hiking trails.

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