Controlled Airspace

Question 1

From 18,000 feet to 60,000 feet, all over the US

Answer 1

Class A

Question 2

Most restricted, surrounding major airports, 0 to 10,000 feet. Consist of multiple layers similar to upside down cake. Must get ATC ( Air Traffic Control) authorization

Answer 2

Class B

Question 3

Surrounding airports with a control tower, radar, and over a specific amount of traffic. Usually 5 NM (Nautical Miles) radius from 0 to 4,000 feet, and 10 NM radius from 1,200 to 4,000 feet. Must get ATC authorization

Answer 3

Class C

Question 4

Surrounding airports with control tower, 0 to 2,500 feet, no specific radius, just shaped around flight patterns. Outside control tower hours. Similar to class G airspace. Must get ATC authorization

Answer 4

Class D

Question 5

Usually starts at 1,200 feet and goes up to 18,000 feet, and it’s less restricted

Answer 5

Class E

Question 6

Uncontrolled airspace (below class E airspace)

Answer 6

Class G