CLASSIFICATION OF AIRSPACE 1 Major Classification 1

CLASSIFICATION OF AIRSPACE 1

Major Classification 1. Controlled Airspace-ATC clearance reqd. 2. Uncontrolled Airspace-No ATC clearance reqd. 3

Controlled Airspace-define 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Control zones (CTR) Terminal control areas (TMA) Military control areas (MIL CTA) Airspace between FL 95 and FL 660 ATS routes between FL 65 and FL 95 4

AIRSPACE 1. Class A above 18, 000’, Mode C and 2 way RC 2. Class B- upto 10000’MSL, Mode C and 2 way RC 3. Class C-Below 2500’ MSL, Mode C 4. Class D 5. Class E- No 2 way RC 6. Class F-No ATC clearance rqd 7. Class G-Uncontrolled Airspace 5

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Class A • Class A – Above 18000 MSL – Instrument rating – Mode-c transponder/instrument rules – 2 -way radio communications

Class B • Class B – Student pilot certificate – Mode-c transponder, or get clearance 2 hours prior, – 2 way radio – 200 kts IAS beneath class B airspace – Mode -C transponder within 30 mi of primary airport from surface to 10000 ft MSL

Class C • Class C Student pilot certificate 2 -way radio Mode C transponder Contact ATC before entering Maintain communications 2 -way communications 200 kts IAS at or below 2500 ft AGL within 4 nautical miles of class C surface area – Mode C transponder above primary airport – – –

Class D • Class D – 5 mile radius around airport – Student pilot certificate – 2 -way radio – Contact ATC before entering – Maintain communications 200 knots IAS at or below 2500 ft AGL within 4 nautical miles of class D surface area

Class E • Class E – Student pilot certificate – Plane – 2 -way communications for IFR – Student pilot certificate – Plane – No 2 way communications

Class F and Class G • Class F: Airspaces in designated ATS route segments outside terminal areas, control areas and control zones, where air traffic advisory service is provided been classified and designated as class F airspace. • Class G: Airspaces other than those in Class D, E and F been classified and designated as class G airspace. 12

What are Special Use Airspaces 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Prohibited Area Restricted Area Warning Area Military Operations Area Alert Area Controlled Firing Area