Class C Airspace - ATP Flight School

Question 1

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Where is Class C airspace generally found?

Answer 1

Around busy airports with control towers and radar approach control.

Question 2

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Typical configuration of Class C airspace

Answer 2

Inner circle / surface area (5 NM radius) surrounded by outer circle (10 NM radius). 20 NM radius “outer area” is not Class C airspace, but approach control services available there.

Question 3

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Typical altitudes of Class C airspace

Answer 3

Inner circle begins at surface, outer circle begins at 1,200’ above airport elevation. Top altitude 4,000’ above airport elevation

Question 4

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Entry requirements for Class C airspace

Answer 4

Establish two-way communications with ATC (must hear ATC use your callsign)

Question 5

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Communications requirements in Class C airspace

Answer 5

Maintain two-way communications with ATC

Question 6

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Equipment requirements in Class C airspace

Answer 6

Mode C transponder (in and above Class C); two-way radio

Question 7

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Pilot certification requirements in Class C airspace

Answer 7

Student pilot

Question 8

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Traffic separation provided by ATC in Class C airspace

Answer 8

IFR/IFR and IFR/VFR

Question 9

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Speed limit in Class C airspace

Answer 9

200 knots, if at or below 2,500’ AGL within 4 NM of the primary airport

Question 10

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Class C depiction on VFR sectional chart

Answer 10

Solid magenta lines. Magenta numbers in each sector indicate MSL ceiling and floor altitudes (last 2 zeroes omitted).

Question 11

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Basic VFR weather minimums, Class C

Answer 11

3 SM visibility, 500’ below / 1,000’ above / 2,000’ horizontal from clouds