Airspace Flashcards
(29 cards)
Controlled airspace consists of:
Class A, B, C, D, E
18,000 ft MSL to FL 600 (IFR). Controlled airspace.
Class A Airspace
Surface to 10,000 ft. Surrounds busy airports. ATC clearance required. Controlled airspace.
Class B Airspace
Surface to 4,000 ft above airport elevation. Operational control tower. 2-way communication w/ATC required. Controlled airspace.
Class C Airspace
Surface to 2,500 ft above airport elevation. Operational control tower. 2-way communication w/ATC required. Controlled airspace.
Class D Airspace
Controlled airspace not A,B,C,D from the surface or designated altitude to adjacent or other overlying controlled airspace.
Class E Airspace
Extends from surface to base of overlying Class E airspace. ATC has no authority or responsibility, but VFR minimums apply. Uncontrolled airspace.
Class G Airspace
Class A VFR Weather Minimums
Not applicable
Class B Flight Visibility (statute miles)
3 statute miles
Class C Flight Visibility (statute miles)
3 statute miles
Class B Distance from Clouds
Clear of clouds
Class C Distance from Clouds
1,000 ft above
500 ft below
2,000 ft horizontal
Class D Flight Visibility (statute miles)
3 statute miles
Class D Distance from Clouds
1,000 ft above
500 ft below
2,000 ft horizontal
Class E Flight Visibility (statute miles)
At or above 10,000 ft MSL
5 statute miles
Class E Flight Visibility (statute miles)
Less than 10,000 ft MSL
3 statute miles
Class E Distance from Clouds
At or above 10,000 ft MSL
1,000 ft above
1,000 ft below
1 statute mile horizontal
Class E Distance from Clouds
Less than 10,000 ft MSL
1,000 ft above
500 ft below
2,000 ft horizontal
Class G Flight Visibility (statute miles)
1,200 ft or less above the surface (regardless of MSL altitude) (Day and Night)
Day: 1 statute mile
Night: 3 statute miles
Class G Flight Distance from Clouds
1,200 ft or less above the surface (regardless of MSL altitude) (Day and Night)
Day: Clear of clouds
Night: 1,000 ft above
500 ft below
2,000 ft horizontal
Class G Flight Visibility (statute miles)
More than 1,200 ft above the surface but less than 10,000 ft MSL (Day and Night)
Day: 1 statute mile
Night: 3 statute miles
Class G Flight Distance from Clouds
More than 1,200 ft above the surface but less than 10,000 ft MSL (Day and Night)
Day and Night:
1,000 ft above
500 ft below
2,000 ft horizontal
Class G Flight Visibility (statute miles)
More than 1,200 ft above the surface and at or above 10,000 ft MSL
5 statute miles
Class G Flight Distance from Clouds
More than 1,200 ft above the surface and at or above 10,000 ft MSL
1,000 ft above
1,000 ft below
1 statute mile horizontal
