Special Use Airspace Flashcards
Alert Areas
Contain parachute jumping, glider towing, or a high concentration of student training.
Use caution when flying through these areas.
Military Operations Area (MOA)
Essentially a military practice area.
IFR can be cleared through if ATC can provide separation services.
Restricted Area
Contains invisible hazards such as artillery firing, gunnery, or ground missiles.
Cannot fly through without permission from controlling agency.
IFR can fly through with an ATC clearance and if the airspace is not active.
Prohibited Area
Aircraft flight is prohibited for national security.
Need permission from controlling agency to enter. (Good luck!)
Warning Area
Contains activity that might be hazardous for non-participating aircraft.
Begins 3nm off the coast and extends outward.
Use caution when traversing this area.
Controlled Firing Areas
Contains activities hazardous for aircraft.
Activities are immediately stopped when an approaching aircraft is spotted on radar, by ground personnel, etc.
Not charted in sectionals for this reason.
Military Training Routes (MTR)
Routes established allow military aircraft to fly at speeds above 250kts above 10,000 MSL.
Can be IFR (IR) or VFR (VR).
4 numbers = route below 1,500 AGL
3 numbers = route above 1,500 AGL
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR)
Airspace designated as a temporary no-fly zone to protect activities in the area.
Issued by NOTAMs.
Areas of National Security
Areas where pilots are requested to fly at certain altitudes or keep outside for national security reasons.
Not required but highly recommended.
Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
Used to facilitate early identification of aircraft near the U.S. international boarders prior to entry.
All aircraft entering an ADIZ must be on an IFR or DVFR flight plan.
