Airspace

Question 1

What is the basic division of airspace?

Answer 1

Lower airway and Upper Information region airway

Different in each country

In Madrid
Lower: Surface to FL195

Upper: FL195 to FL660

Question 2

Types of Airspace

Answer 2

Controlled:
Alpha - Highest status busiest airspace
(IFR only, ATC clearance before, comply with ATC , Provides aircraft separation)

Bravo, Charlie ,Delta, Echo - Decreasing restrictions + requirements

Uncontrolled:
Foxtrot
Golf

Question 3

Air Ground Communication Services

CTR,CTA

Answer 3

Control Zone (CTR) around busier airports, ground up to specific altitude or FL (flight level)

Control Area (CTA) upwards from specified altitude/FL to an upper FL limit

Question 4

Airways + TMA

Answer 4

Airway - Control Area in form of corridor 10NM wide

When passing through CTR/CTA adopts class of tht airspace

TMA - major aerodrome with busy airspace

CTA - less busy

Terminal Manoeuvring Area - CTA established as a junction of airways of 1 or more major aerodromes

TMA - major aerodrome with busy airspace

CTA - less busy

Question 5

Military Air Traffic Zones

Answer 5

MATZ - around military aerodromes, surface to certain limit, usually 5nm radius, has entrance corridors

Technically ATZ - ask permission to enter
civil pilots STRONGLY ADVISED to contact military controller

Question 6

Airspace Restrictions

Answer 6

Prohibited Area (P) - No flight prohibited

Restricted Area (R) - Restricted to particular conditions

A slash and a number indicates vertical upper limit to area

Question 7

Danger Areas

Answer 7

Airspace where dangerous activities may occur