Airspace

Question 1

What are the D lateral dimensions based off of?

Answer 1

The lateral dimensions of class D are based on the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established

Question 2

Class A Basic VFR weather min

Answer 2

Not applicable

Question 3

Class B Basic VFR weather min

Answer 3

3 statute miles, Clear of clouds

Question 4

Class C Basic VFR weather min

Answer 4

3 statute miles + BCC

Question 5

Class D Basic VFR weather min

Answer 5

3 statute miles + BCC

Question 6

Class E Basic VFR weather min

Answer 6

≥10k’ MSL: 5 statute miles

1,000 feet above
1,000 feet below
1 statute mile horizontal

<10k’ MSL: 3 statute miles + BCC

Question 7

Class G Basic VFR weather min

Answer 7

≤ 1,200’ AGL (regardless of MSL)
Day: 1 s.m. + clear of clouds
Night: 3 s.m. + BCC

> 1,200’ AGL but <10k’ MSL
Day: 1 s.m. + BCC
Night: 3 s.m. + BCC

> 1,200’ AGL & ≥ 10k’ MSL: 5 s.m. + 1000’ above/below, 1 s.m. horizontal

Question 8

What are the minimum requirements for airplane operations under special VFR in Class D airspace at night?

Answer 8

The pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped.