Part 108 BVLOS Weather Rule Tracker
By VectorWX. Sources reviewed .
The FAA has proposed Part 108 for beyond visual line of sight operations. Read the Federal Register proposal before you use any proposed weather provision.
Status as of
RIN 2120-AL82. Latest recorded document: 2026-02649 — Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension.
Published . Federal Register document type: Proposed Rule.
The latest recorded publication is not a final rule. This page summarizes the proposal; it does not establish new operating authority.
What the Proposal Says About Weather
The 2025 NPRM, proposed § 108.170(a) and (h), ties preflight weather assessment to aircraft limits. It also calls for wind and forecast weather to be considered when assessing available power or fuel.
The proposed § 108.145 addresses weather conditions and frost, ice or snow on the aircraft before takeoff, with reference to manufacturer instructions. This proposal summary is not a current Part 107 weather minimum.
Proposed Part 146 Data Services
The same NPRM, section XIII, proposes a framework for automated data service providers. It covers certification and service authorizations. This does not establish VectorWX as an approved provider.
What Remains to Be Checked
A publication notice can reopen comments or correct text. Check the document type, final provisions, effective date and transition terms. The monitor reports publications; an editor must review changes before this guide describes final requirements.
Start with the current Part 107 guide and the weather checklist for your existing planning workflow.
Drone Weather Guides
- Part 107 Weather Requirements
- Part 108 BVLOS Tracker
- Free Preflight Weather Checklist
- Kp Index for Drone Pilots
- Wind at 400 ft: The 80 m Forecast
- Drone Model Wind Limits
- UAV Forecast Comparison
Drone Weather Questions
Planning aid only. Check conditions at the flight site and use an official briefing. A weather page does not grant flight or airspace approval.