Effective Ban on ADS-B Landing Fees in Louisiana
A landmark law, safeguarding general aviation pilots from surveillance-based landing fees, officially came into effect in Louisiana on August 1, 2026. Governor Jeff Landry signed the House Bill 730, positioning Louisiana as the third U.S. state to prohibit airports from utilizing ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast) data to compute or levy fees from aircraft owners and operators.
The law is applicable to aircraft weighing less than 12,500 pounds operating under FAR Part 91 non-commercial rules. Airports infringing the ban could face penalties of up to $500 per aircraft charged. The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support, passing the Louisiana Senate unanimously and sailing through the House on a 91–8 vote.
Joining the ranks of Montana and Florida, Louisiana has banned this practice. Meanwhile, states like New York and Arizona are making strides with similar initiatives. AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) aviation advocates have commended this move, but are advocating for a unified federal solution to prevent a disjointed patchwork of state laws. Both NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford have testified before Congress, stating that ADS-B should be used exclusively for aviation safety, not for revenue generation.
Source: General Aviation News – Louisiana Bans ADS-B Fees for Part 91 Pilots