*5F XC Planning - Airspace Classification Summary

Question 0

1. Discuss “Class A” airspace.

Answer 0

Vertical dimensions: 18,000 feet MSL up to and include FL600
Operations permitted: IFR
Entry prerequisites: ATC Clearance
Minimum pilot qualifications: Instrument rating
Two-way radio communications: Yes
VFR minimum visibility: N/A
VFR minimum distance from clouds: N/A
Aircraft separation: All
Conflict resolution: N/A
Traffic advisories: N/A
Safety advisories: Yes

Question 1

2. Discuss “Class B” airspace.

Answer 1

Vertical dimensions: Surface to 10,000 feet MSL
Operations permitted: IFR and VFR
Entry prerequisites: ATC clearance
Minimum pilot qualifications: Private/Student
Two-way radio communications: Yes
VFR Minimum visibility: 3 statute miles
VFR Minimum distance from clouds: Clear of clouds
Aircraft separation: All
Conflict resolution: Yes
Traffic advisories: Yes
Safety advisories: Yes”

Question 2

3. Discuss “Class C” airspace.

Answer 2

Vertical dimensions: Surface to 4,000 feet AGL (charted MSL)
Operations permitted: IFR and VFR
Entry prerequisites: ATC clearance for IFR; radio contact for all
Minimum pilot qualifications: Student certificate
Two-way radio communications: Yes
VFR Minimum visibility: 3 statute miles
VFR Minimum distance from clouds: 500’ below, 1,000’ above, and 2,000’ horizontal
Aircraft separation: IFR, SVFR and runway operations
Conflict resolution: Between IFR and VFR operations
Traffic advisories: Yes
Safety advisories: Yes

Question 3

4. Discuss “Class D” airspace.

Answer 3

Vertical dimensions: Surface to 2,500 feet AGL (charted MSL)
Operations permitted: IFR and VFR
Entry prerequisites: ATC clearance for IFR; radio contact for all
Minimum pilot qualifications: Student certificate
Two-way radio communications: Yes
VFR Minimum visibility: 3 statute miles
VFR Minimum distance from clouds: 500’ below, 1,000’ above, and 2,000’ horizontal
Aircraft separation: IFR, SVFR and runway operations
Conflict resolution: No
Traffic advisories: Workload permitting
Safety advisories: Yes

Question 4

5. Discuss “Class E” airspace.

Answer 4

Vertical dimensions: Except for 18,000 feet MSL, no defined vertical limit. Extends upward from either the surface or a designated altitude to the overlying or adjacent controlled airspace.
Operations permitted: IFR and VFR
Entry prerequisites: ATC clearance for IFR
Minimum pilot qualifications: Student certificate
Two-way radio communications: Yes for IFR
VFR minimum visibility: *3 statute miles
VFR minimum distance from clouds: *500’ below, 1,000’ above, and 2,000’ horizontal
Aircraft separation: IFR and SVFR
Conflict resolution: No
Traffic advisories: Workload permitting
Safety advisories: Yes
*Different visibility minima and distance cloud requirements exist for operations above 10,000 feet MSL and Special VFR.

Question 5

6. Discuss “Class G” airspace.

Answer 5

Vertical dimensions: Surface up to the overlying controlled (Class E) airspace, not to exceed 14,500 feet MSL
Operations permitted: IFR and VFR
Entry prerequisites: None
Minimum pilot qualifications: Student certificate
Two-way radio communications: No
VFR minimum visibility: *1 statute mile
VFR minimum distance from clouds: *500’ below, 1,000’ above and 2,000’ horizontal
Aircraft separation: None
Conflict resolution: No
Traffic advisories: Workload permitting
Safety advisories: Yes
*Different visibility minima and distance from cloud requirements exist for night operations, operations above 10,000 feet MSL, and operations below 1,200 feet AGL.