Ch. 15 Airspace Flashcards
What are the two categories of airspace?
Regulatory
Nonregulatory
Within the two categories of airspace, what are the four types of airspace?
Controlled
Uncontrolled
Special use
Other
Which classes of airspace are in controlled airspace
Class A Class B Class C Class D Class E
What are the characteristics of Class A Airspace?
Airspace from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL 600
Includes airspace overlying the waters within 12 NM of the coast of the contiguous states and Alaska.
Unless otherwise noted, IFR rules apply
What are the characteristics of Class B airspace?
From the surface to 10,000’ MSL
Surrounding busiest airports
ATC clearance required to operate within boundaries
Aircraft receive separation services
What are the characteristics of Class C airspace?
Airspace from surface to 4000’ above airport elevation (charted in MSL)
Surrounds airports that have operational control tower
Serviced by a radar approach control
0’ - 1200’ above airport elevation has 5 NM radius
1200’ - 4000’ above airport elevation has 10 NM radius
Aircraft must establish 2-way radio communications with ATC prior to entering and while within Class C airspace
What are the characteristics of Class D airspace?
Airspace from the surface to 2500’ above airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding airports that have an operational control tower
Configurations are individually tailored to the area
Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications are required with ATC prior to entering and while operating within Class D airspace
What are the characteristics of Class E airspace?
Controlled airspace that is not Class A, B, C, D
Sectional and other charts depict Class E airspace with bases below 14,500’ MSL
In areas that do not depict Class E airspace, the base begins at 14,500’ MSL
In most areas, Class E airspace base is 1200’ AGL
Some Class E airspace base is the surface or 700’ AGL
Typically extends up to 18,000’ MSL and above FL 600
What are the characteristics of Class G airspace?
Uncontrolled airspace
Not designated Class A, B, C, D, E
Extends from the surface to the overlying Class E airspace
VFR minimums apply
What are the types of Special Use Airspace?
Prohibited areas
Restricted areas
Warning areas
Military Operation areas (MOAs)
Alert areas
Controlled Firing areas (CFAs)
What are the characteristics of Prohibited areas?
Flight prohibited within the area
Area is charted with a “P” followed by a number
Examples: Camp David, National Mall
What are the characteristics of Restricted areas?
Operations are hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft
Contain airspace which is subject to restrictions
Designated on charts with a “R” followed by a number
If restricted area is not active and has been released to FAA the ATC facility allows aircraft to operate without issuing specific clearance
If area is active and not released to FAA, the ATC issues a clearance that ensures aircraft avoids restricted airspace
Restricted information found on back of chart
Examples, artillery firing
What are the characteristics of Warning Areas?
Areas that are similar to Restricted areas but the US government does not have the sole jurisdiction.
It has defined dimensions extending out 3 NM from the coastline.
Designated with a “W” followed by a number
What are the characteristics of Military Operation Areas?
Airspace with defined vertical and lateral limits established for the purpose of separating military traffic from IFR traffic.
Nonparticipating IFR traffic may be cleared through MOA if IFR separation can be cleared by ATC.
What are the characteristics of Alert Areas?
Informs nonparticipating pilots of areas that may contain a high volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.
Depicted with an “A” followed by a number.
