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From the 2012 FAA Modernization and Reform Act: SEC. 336. SPECIAL RULE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT. (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the incorporation of unmanned aircraft systems into Federal Aviation Administration plans and policies, including this subtitle, the...

From the FAQs on the FAA model aircraft webpage: Is model aircraft use prohibited within five statute miles of an airport? There are no legislative prohibitions. However, Section 336 of Public Law 112-95 requires the operator of the model aircraft to notify the airport operator and airport...