Is CBD legal in aviation?

And because drug tests can't tell the difference between THC and CBD, pilots who are suspected of using THC, accidentally through CBD or otherwise, can be subject to certificate revocation while a positive drug test following an accident could even jeopardize insurance coverage.



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The best course of action is to avoid using CBD products if employed in the aviation industry, the two do not mix.

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It has psychoactive properties; the effects are less potent but comparable. Delta 8 THC metabolites trigger many drug tests looking for Delta 9 THC metabolites. These compounds are chemically similar. Whoever needs to pass a drug test (pilots included) should not take them.

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10 Things Flight Attendants Are Not Allowed To Do Onboard The Aircraft
  • 1 Complacency. A big no-no, complacency is just not allowed. ...
  • 2 Raising your voice. ...
  • 3 No sleeping. ...
  • 4 Cannot wear earplugs. ...
  • 5 Never fly when pregnant. ...
  • 6 No eating. ...
  • 7 Cannot visit cockpit any time. ...
  • 8 No tips allowed.


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If you are traveling in Europe and your products are in an intact bag that attests to its legality, transporting CBD should not be a problem. In fact, it is not a crime to transport or possess CBD products in Europe.

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CBD oils and CBD gummies are permitted in checked and carry-on luggage by the TSA, provided that they are produced from hemp and contain less than 0.3% THC, as do all of our products.

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Despite medical claims, pilots should avoid CBD products entirely. I last specifically addressed CBD (cannabidiol) in October 2019. It is time for a refresher, especially now that the FAA has issued official guidance on the use of CBD products.

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Due to the risks to flight safety posed by ADHD, regulatory authorities worldwide consider ADHD a disqualifying condition for pilots. Unfortunately, pilots sometimes fail to disclose ADHD to their Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).

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Adderall, as well as all other amphetamines and dextroamphetamines, is a disqualifying medication for the purpose of airman medical certification with the FAA.

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Some of the commonly-prescribed medications that individuals take for ADHD are Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin, Strattera, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine. All these medications are disqualifying for medical certification purposes!

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