Overflight Regulations
To protect seabirds and marine mammals, Federal Regulations prohibit disturbing wildlife in the
sanctuary by operating aircraft below 2,000 feet, within one nautical mile of the coast and
offshore rocks and islands. Failure to maintain a minimum altitude of 2,000 feet above ground
level over any such waters is presumed to disturb marine mammals or seabirds (15 CFR Part 922.152.)
Sanctuary boundaries extend from the mouth of the Copalis River to Koitlah Point
at Neah Bay. Takeoff and landings at Copalis Beach airstrip are unaffected.
View the Overflight Poster for a visual guide.
For information about regulations that could affect your flight plan along the
Olympic coast contact:
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
115 East Railroad Ave
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-6622
olympiccoast@noaa.gov
Contact for page content: Liam Antrim