Alaskan Aviation Film Industry Information

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The television and motion picture industry utilize aircraft in support of filming operations as subject aircraft, camera platforms, and behind the scenes. The Federal Aviation Administration is concerned with the safety of persons involved in the filming event and the non participating public.

If aircraft are flown at altitudes and/or a horizontal distance below the minimums specified by FAA regulations then a waiver or authorization is required. Film producers planning operations with aircraft that require a waiver or authorization should have their aerial coordinator contact the geographically responsible Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) for assistance in obtaining the appropriate waiver or authorization.

For additional information, see the following documents:

In Alaska, the FAA contacts are: