Class B Airspace - ATP Flight School Flashcards
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Where is Class B airspace generally found?
Around the nation’s busiest airports.
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Typical configuration of Class B airspace
Surface area surrounded by two or more layers/shelves. Can resemble “upside-down wedding cake,” but each is individually tailored to contain all instrument procedures for the primary airport.
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Top altitude of Class B airspace
7,000’ MSL to 12,500’ MSL, depending on airport (most commonly 10,000’ MSL)
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Entry requirements for Class B airspace
Must have a clearance from ATC
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Communications requirements in Class B airspace
Maintain two-way radio communications with ATC
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Equipment requirements in Class B airspace
Mode C transponder (in and above Class B); two-way radio; VOR receiver or RNAV system (if IFR)
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Pilot certification requirements in Class B airspace
Private pilot, or student pilot with specific endorsement from CFI who gave training in that airspace / at that airport. Some Class B airports prohibit all student pilot operations.
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Traffic separation provided by ATC in Class B airspace
IFR/IFR, IFR/VFR, and VFR/VFR
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What is the “Mode C Veil”?
A Mode C transponder is required within 30 NM of a Class B airport, from the surface to 10,000’ MSL
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Speed limit in Class B airspace
250 knots if below 10,000’ MSL, unrestricted above 10,000’ MSL. 200 knots if below Class B floor or in VFR corridor.
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Class B depiction on VFR sectional chart
Solid blue lines. Blue numbers in each sector indicate MSL ceiling and floor altitudes (last 2 zeroes omitted).
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Basic VFR weather minimums, Class B
3 SM visibility, clear of clouds
