Special Use Airspaces Flashcards
Special Use Airspace’s Definition
Special Use Airspace (SUA). SUA consists of that airspace wherein flight activities must be confined because of their nature, or wherein limitations are imposed upon aircraft operations that are not a part of those activities, or both.
The 8 Special Use Airspace’s
MCPRAWN & T
M.O.A (Military Operations Area)
C.F.A (Control Firing Area)
Prohibited
Restricted
Alert Areas
Warning Area
National Security Area
TFR (Temporary Flight Restrictions)
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
NON-PERMANENT airspace restrictions created to protect persons and property, from aviation activities. (FOUND IN NOTAMS)
NOT REPRESENTED IN SECTIONAL CHARTS can call flight service station and check for any amongst flight path or requesting flight following
Examples: natural disaster areas or special events (forest fires, floods, congested flight areas, airspace launches, national public figures… etc)
Restricted Area
Denote the existence of unusual, invisible, hazards to aircraft such as artillery gunnery or guided missiles.
Ask for Permission if area is “Hot” or “Cold” from Controlling Agency
With joint authorization ATC can guide you through. Timing and Controlling Agency found in Sectional Chart.
R-24849 blue gated (example)
Prohibited Airspace
All flight operations are prohibited.
Shown with letter P circular blue gated border (P-73)
Side of sectional chart for controlling agency
Warning Areas
Activity that is hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft. Usually over water (breaking the sound barrier)
Cannot Fly contact controlling agency if you have any questions
Shown with the letter W & hashed blue border (W-72A)
MOAs (Military Operational Area)
Military Training Areas (aerial/acrobatic practice… usually very high speed)
IFR (Gets Vectored By ATC if Active) VFR (contact controlling agency, maybe vector around) but can fly through; ATC contact NOT MANDATORY
Permanent MOA’s charted (Red Gated Labeled MOA), Temporary Not Charted
Alert Areas
High Volume of Pilot training or usual aerial activity. Do not Need Permission (use caution)
Gated Red ( Labeled A or Alert Area)
Controlled Firing Areas
Military firing and explosives are set off in a controlled area.
Not on Charts Represented, they have spotters used to keep track of aircraft and stop all activities if one is spotted.
National Security Areas
Established over ground facilities that are of a sensitive nature that requires additional safety and security. Example Nuclear Power Plant, Military Weapons Research Facility.
“Pilots: Requested to voluntary avoid flying through the NSA” can also be temporarily Prohibited (Check NOTAMS)
Red Dashed Lines
Where Can you Find the Controlling Agency for Special Use Airspace’s?
The Frequency or Phone Number is listed in the Margins of the Aeronautical Chart
ALSO!! Check all NOTAMS or FAA SUA Website
Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA)
Must Adhere to all rules of Part 93
requires special training Blue Circle with Square “Teeth”
Special Air Traffic Rules Areas
Differing Air Traffic Rules * Need Permission to Enter*
Blue Gated Border with Informational Box Next to it.
Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
Surrounds the country’s perimeter, protects against incursions from unknown aircraft into the country.
TO FLY: MUST be on IFR or DEFENSE VFR Flight Plan. Unauthorized aircraft treated as possible threats (military interception)
Magenta Line with Dots (Aeronautical Charts)
Military Training Routes
Routs that military aircraft during training exercises, allowing them to exceed 250kts
Depicted as gray lines with two letters followed by numbers.
IFR Routes under ATC Control (include IR)
VFR Routes not Controlled by ATC (include VR)
3- digit number: the route as at least one leg above 1,500ft AGL
4- digit number: the route stays entirely at or below 1,500 feet AGL
