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An update to the Federal Register has established a permanent prohibited area in the vicinity of President Donald Trump’s New York residence at Trump Tower. This is to provide adequate safeguards for the president and in the interest of national security. The FAA has proposed adding the regulation to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, with the area necessary according to the United States Secret Service (USSS).
The prohibition would remain in operation even after Trump has left office, with aircraft operations not permitted within 1,000 feet (305 meters) above ground level within one nautical mile (1.85 km) from Trump Tower, which in effect runs along the parallels of the East River. Aircraft are not allowed into the area until the USSS grants authorization.
Amendment To Title 49 Of The US Code
According to the change posted on the Federal Register, the FAA’s authority to change the rules regarding aviation safety can be found in Title 49 of the United States Code. This rulemaking allows changes to assign a no-fly zone necessary for national security. This new regulation will establish a prohibited area in the airspace of Trump Tower to protect persons and property that are important for national security.
For the USSS, the prohibited area is necessary to protect Trump and non-government property, which is in accordance with the Presidential Protection Assistance Act, which has been in effect since 1976. The USSS and FAA then can exercise this new authority under 18 U.S.C 3056(a).
As part of the rule, the prohibition of aircraft within the vicinity of seven presidential and vice presidential residences is in the interest of national security, and the prohibited area is necessary for national security. No person will be allowed to conduct operations within these prohibited areas without permission.
One Nautical Mile No-Fly Zone Around Trump Tower
Trump Tower is located at 721 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, and is a retail, office, and residential building which is owned partially by the Trump Organization and individual private buyers of the 263 residential apartments. The building contains the headquarters for the Trump Organization and a penthouse residence for the current president. The skyscraper is 58 stories high and was designed by architect Der Scutt.
In September 2025, a request from the USSS to the FAA was to establish permanent flight restrictions around Trump Tower, due to adverse threat intelligence and for the ongoing protective mission. This request by the USSS stated it would then greatly increase the ability to mitigate persistent risk that would be posed by unauthorized aircraft that operate within the proximity of Trump Tower.
In October 2025, the FAA issued a Special Security Instruction that temporarily restricted operations around the residence of the President; however, this was set to expire on October 20. The establishment of the permanent no-fly zone will meet the security needs for Trump while also minimizing impact on operators and the general public.
What Is A No-Fly Zone?
No-fly zones are territories or areas that are established by military power or law enforcement agencies to establish zones to which aircraft are not permitted to fly. These can be set up to protect sensitive locations against terrorist air attacks. No-fly zones can also be established temporarily for special events, such as the 2012 London Olympic Games.
In the United States, a well-known no-fly zone is that over the White House, which is managed through Prohibited Area 56, and the broader Washington, D.C Flight Restricted Zone. This area includes the White House and U.S. Capitol building, which bans the unauthorized operation of private planes, aircraft, or drones. The restricted zone is around 15 nautical miles (28 km) surrounding downtown Washington, D.C.
Unauthorized entry to the restricted airspace can result in rapid responses, including the deployment of fighter jets to intercept any breach of the no-fly zone. Exceptions can be permitted but only if pre-approved by officials, military or law enforcement, or in case of a medical emergency.
