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14 CFR · Part 101

14 CFR § 101.25

Operating limitations for Class 2-High Power Rockets and Class 3-Advanced High Power Rockets.

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When operating Class 2-High Power Rockets or Class 3-Advanced High Power Rockets, you must comply with the General Operating Limitations of § 101.23. In addition, you must not operate Class 2-High Power Rockets or Class 3-Advanced High Power Rockets—

(a)

At any altitude where clouds or obscuring phenomena of more than five-tenths coverage prevails;

(b)

At any altitude where the horizontal visibility is less than five miles;

(c)

Into any cloud;

(d)

Between sunset and sunrise without prior authorization from the FAA;

(e)

Within 9.26 kilometers (5 nautical miles) of any airport boundary without prior authorization from the FAA;

(f)

In controlled airspace without prior authorization from the FAA;

(g)

Unless you observe the greater of the following separation distances from any person or property that is not associated with the operations:

(1)

Not less than one-quarter the maximum expected altitude;

(2)

457 meters (1,500 ft.);

(h)

Unless a person at least eighteen years old is present, is charged with ensuring the safety of the operation, and has final approval authority for initiating high-power rocket flight; and

(i)

Unless reasonable precautions are provided to report and control a fire caused by rocket activities.

Regulations Referenced

14 CFR 101.23

Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.

Primary Source

  • Official Source (14 CFR · Part 101)