Airspace
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- Class Alpha:
-
- 18,000' MSL
- IFR Only
- IFR Rated Pilots Only
- IFR Flight Plan
- ATC Clearance
- 2 Way Radio
- Mode C Transponder - Class Bravo:
-
- 10000' AGL
- 30 NM Vail
- 3 SM & C/C
- Private Pilot Or Student Pilot w/ Regional Endorsement
- ATC Clearance
- 2 Way Radio
- Mode C Transponder - Class Charlie:
-
- 4000' AGL
- 10 NM Vail
- 3 SM & 500'B/1000'A/2000'L
- Anyone
- 2 Way Radio Communication w/ ATC
- 2 Way Radio
- Mode C Transponder - Class Delta:
-
- 2500' AGL
- 3 SM & 500'/1000'/2000'
- Anyone
- 2 Way Radio Communication w/ ATC
- 2 Way Radio
- No Transponder Required (Unless Under Vail) - Class Echo:
-
Below 10000' MSL:
- 3 SM & 500'/1000'/2000'
Above 10000' MSL:
- 5 SM & 1000'/1000'/1 Mile
- Anyone
- No Special Equip. Req. - Types Of Echo:
-
Inside Magenta Shade:
- 700'+ AGL
Inside Blue Shade:
- 1200'+ AGL - Class Golf:
-
Below 1200' AGL:
- See & Avoid
- Clear Of Clouds
Above 1200' / Below 10000' AGL:
- Day (1200+):
1 SM & 500'/1000'/2000'
- Night (1200+):
3 SM & 500'/1000'/2000'
Above 10000' AGL:
- 5 SM & 1000'/1000'/1 Mile
- Anyone
- No Special Equip. Req. -
Special Use Airspace
(pamwrc) -
Prohibited:
- National Security Depends On The Saftey Of This Airspace (Area 51)
- NO Entry
Alert Area:
- High Volume Traffic Area
- Be Alert
- CAN Fly
Military Operations Area
- Aircombat, Fast Speed, Low Altitude
- CAN Enter With Extreme Caution
- Hours Of Operation & Other Info Can Be Found On Chart
Warning Area:
- 3 Miles Off The Coastline
Restricted Area:
- Not Wholey Prohibited
- Must Contact Controlling Body
- Hours Of Operation & Other Info Listed On Chart
Controlled Firing Area:
- NOT ON CHART
- This Area Has Spotters & Radar
- Auto Cease Fire When Aircraft Enter -
Other Airspace
(npvt / tmw) -
NSA:
- National Security Area
- Avoid Flight
-
Parachute Jump Area:
- Labeled On Chart
- Find In The AFD
VFR Flyways & Transition Routes:
- Flyways:
- Solid Blue Lines
- That Bob / Weave
- Through Complicated Airspace
- Designed To Avoid ATC (Mostly)
- Transitions Routes:
- Pink Arrows
- Predisposed Route Thru Complicated Airspace
- Will Need To Contact ATC
TRSA:
- Terminal Radar Service Area
- Provides FLT Following
- Non-Mandatory
- Solid Grey Box/Circle Around Terminals
Temporary Flight Restriction:
- NO Fly Zone
- Found In Notams & FAA Website
- IE: The President In Town
Military Training Routes:
- Thin Grey Lines
- VR = VFR
- IR = IFR
- 3 Digits = 1500+ AGL
- 4 Digits = 1500- AGL
Wildlife Area:
- NO Landing
- Unless Emergency, OK By Park Service, Or Working With Park Service -
VFR Cruising Altitudes
W.E.E.O. -
West-Even:
- +500 Ft. AGL
- IE: 4500, 6500, 8500
East-Odd:
- +500 Ft. AGL
- IE: 3500, 5500, 7500