Airspace Flashcards
1
Q
What airspace is all over the US?
A
Class A
2
Q
What is the area for Class A airspace
A
Highest airspace, from 18,000 ft to 60,000 ft all over the U.S.
3
Q
In what shape is Class B airspace?
A
Upside down wedding-cake, generally three tiers. Smallest area at the bottom, largest area at the top.
4
Q
Where will you find Class B airspace?
A
Around and over the largest airports (LAX, JFK, etc)
5
Q
Where will you find Class C airspace?
A
Surrounding smaller airports, such as SJC. Usually two tiers, 5 NM at 0-4000 ft and 10 NM at 1200-4000 ft
6
Q
Where will you find Class D airspace?
A
Surrounding the smallest airports with a tower, usually a single area 0-2500 ft with no specific radius, just shaped around flight patterns.
