Airspace Flashcards
Class A
Altitudes
18,000 MSL - FL6000
Class B
Altitudes
SFC - 10,000 MSL (but varies)
base varies for each tier
Class C
Altitudes
SFC-4,000 MSL (w/in 5 NM)
1,200-4,000 (out to 10 NM)
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altitudes can vary
Class D
Altitudes
SFC - 2,500 MSL for airports with control tower
Class E
Altitudes
700, 1,200, 14,500 to 17,999 and above FL6000
Class G
Altitudes
below 1,200 AGL, 700 AGL, or 14,500 MSL
Class A
Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements
- IFR Flight Plan (be instrument rated)
- ATC Clearance
- Maintain 2-way comms
- Mode-C
- ADS-B Out (paired with WAAS GPS)
Class B
Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements
- ATC Clearance to enter
- two-way radio
- VOR or RNAV
Within 30 nm must have
* Mode-C
* ADS-B Out (paired with WAAS GPS)
Class C
Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements
- establish comms prior to entry (no clearance needed)
- two-way radio
- Mode-C
- ADS-B Out (paired with WAAS GPS)
Class D
Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements
- comms prior to entry (clnc not required)
- two-way radio
tower controlled airport but not Class B or C area
Class E
Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements
- Mode-C
- ADS-B Out (paired with WAAS GPS)
(above10,000 MSL,
not below 2,500 AGL)
Controlled airspace
Class G
Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements
none - uncontrolled
Class B
Speed
250 KIAS (inside)
200 KIAS (below tiers)
Class C
Speed
below 2,500 AGL & w/in 4 NM must be below 200 KTS
Class D
Speed
below 2,500 AGL & w/in 4 NM must be below 200 KTS