U.S. SOUTHERN BORDER – TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS (TFR) FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS)
U.S. SOUTHERN BORDER
October 19, 2026 – October 19, 2027
Graphical REPRESENTATION of the U.S. Southern Border UAS Restriction
- The following graphic provides a consolidated depiction of the Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) along the U.S. Southern Border under NOTAMs ZLA 6/9954, ZAB 6/9978, and ZHU 6/9956.
This graphic is provided for situational awareness only. Operators must refer to the published NOTAMs for complete restriction details, including effective dates and times, altitudes, geographic boundaries, exceptions, and operating requirements.
The NOTAM numbers are : NOTAMs ZLA 6/9954, ZAB 6/9978, and ZHU 6/9956.
2. UAS Airspace Access Requests
UAS operators requesting authorization to operate within the restricted airspace must submit their requests to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at SWBDRONEZONEWAIVERS@CBP.DHS.GOV at least 48 hours prior to the proposed operation.
All requests must include the following information:
- Operator name
- FAA certifications
- Operator telephone number
- Proposed flight date, time and location
- UAS information: Remote ID, make, model and serial number.
Emergency and Time-Sensitive Operations
3. First responders and other organizations responding to natural disasters or other time-sensitive emergency situations may be eligible for expedited coordination by contacting CBP at 951-570-4185.
The FAA recommends that All UAS operators check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes to the TFRs prior to operations.
(AJR-23, 10/16/2026)
