Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace Over Groton, CT
The FAA is reducing the Class D airspace radius at Groton, CT, from a larger area to 4.2 miles, excluding a 1-mile inner area. This change affects drone operations under Part 107, potentially easing airspace authorization requirements for flights outside the new boundary.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules space on July 31, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Commercial drone operators (Part 107) flying near Groton, CT, especially those in aerial imaging, inspection/survey, agriculture, and delivery/BVLOS operations. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt; check the full document for the effective date.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The Class D airspace radius at Groton airport is reduced to 4.2 miles, with a 1-mile exclusion. This may reduce the area requiring airspace authorization, but the exact effective date is not specified in the excerpt.
Who it affects
Commercial drone operators (Part 107) flying near Groton, CT, especially those in aerial imaging, inspection/survey, agriculture, and delivery/BVLOS operations.
What you must do
Review current airspace authorizations and LAANC requests for operations near Groton to see if they are still needed or can be adjusted. Monitor the Federal Register for the effective date.
Deadline
Not specified in the excerpt; check the full document for the effective date.
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