Special Use Airspaces Flashcards
Prohibited Areas
Flight in this area is prohibited due to national security.
Restricted Areas
Although not prohibited, there are restrictions due to unusual, dangerous and often invisible activity within this airspace.
Warning Areas
Area extending from 3 nautical miles outward from the coast of the U.S. that contains activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft.
Military Operations Areas
Military activity that may be dangerous to nonparticipating aircraft. VFR aircraft should avoid it if active, but it is not required. IFR aircraft may be cleared through by ATC.
Alert Areas
Used to inform nonparticipating pilots of a high volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.
Controlled Firing Areas
Activities which, if not conducted in a controlled environment, could be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft. Spotters stop activity if an aircraft is detected. Be aware but you do not need to avoid.
National Security Areas
Established at locations where there is a requirement for increased security and safety of ground facilities. Pilots are requested to voluntarily avoid flying through the depicted NSA.
Military Training Routes
High speed low altitude military training routes. VR are visual, IR are instrument. Not prohibited from flying through but pilots should be vigilant.
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR)
Protect persons and property in the air or on the surface from an existing or imminent hazard. Published via NOTAM.
Parachute Jump Aircraft Operations
Parachute operations in the vicinity. Exercise caution.
VFR Flyways
A general flight path not defined as a specific course, for use by pilots in planning flights into, out of, through or near complex terminal airspace to avoid Class B airspace. An ATC clearance is NOT required to fly these routes.
VFR Corridors
Airspace through Class B airspace, with defined vertical and lateral boundaries, in which aircraft may operate without an ATC clearance or communication with air traffic control.
Class B Airspace VFR Transition Routes
A specific flight course depicted on a TAC for transiting a specific Class B airspace. These routes include specific ATC‐assigned altitudes, and pilots must obtain an ATC clearance prior to entering Class B airspace on the route.
Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA)
Pilots operating under VFR are encouraged to contact the radar approach control and avail themselves of the TRSA Services. However, participation is voluntary on the part of the pilot.
Special Air Traffic Rules (SATR) and Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA)
Special air traffic rules for aircraft operating within the boundaries of certain designated airspace. Listed in 14 CFR Part 93. This includes the Washington, DC, Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) including the Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ)
