To protect seabirds, migratory waterfowl, endangered species and marine mammals, Federal Regulations prohibit harassing wildlife in the Sanctuary by operating aircraft below 2,000 feet, within one nautical mile of the coast and offshore rocks and islands (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

See the Overflight Poster

Vessel Traffic-Monitoring Program