Airspace Classification and Operating Requirements Quiz

What are the two categories of airspace?

• Controlled and uncontrolled

• Regulatory and nonregulatory

• Special use and other

• Class A and Class B

What is the purpose of controlled airspace?

• To provide air traffic control service

• To restrict aircraft movements

• To promote national and public interest

• To separate different types of aircraft

What is the altitude range of Class B airspace?

• Surface to 10,000 feet MSL

• Surface to 4,000 feet above airport elevation

• Surface to 2,500 feet above airport elevation

• Surface to 14,500 feet MSL

What is the configuration of Class B airspace?

• Surface area and two or more layers

• Five nautical mile radius surface area

• Surface area with a ten nautical mile radius

• Surface area with a five nautical mile radius

What authorization is required to operate in Class B airspace?

• Authorization from ATC

• Authorization from the FAA

• Authorization from the airport manager

• Authorization from the local government

What is the altitude range of Class C airspace?

• Surface to 4,000 feet above airport elevation

• Surface to 10,000 feet MSL

• Surface to 2,500 feet above airport elevation

• Surface to 14,500 feet MSL

What is the configuration of Class C airspace?

• Surface area with a five nautical mile radius and an outer circle with a ten nautical mile radius

• Surface area with a ten nautical mile radius and an outer circle with a five nautical mile radius

• Surface area with a five nautical mile radius and an outer circle with a five nautical mile radius

• Surface area with a ten nautical mile radius and an outer circle with a ten nautical mile radius

What authorization is required to operate in Class C airspace?

• Authorization from ATC

• Authorization from the FAA

• Authorization from the airport manager

• Authorization from the local government

What is the altitude range of Class D airspace?

• Surface to 2,500 feet above airport elevation

• Surface to 10,000 feet MSL

• Surface to 4,000 feet above airport elevation

• Surface to 14,500 feet MSL

What is the configuration of Class D airspace?

• Individually tailored

• Surface area with a five nautical mile radius and an outer circle with a ten nautical mile radius

• Surface area with a ten nautical mile radius and an outer circle with a five nautical mile radius

• Surface area with a five nautical mile radius and an outer circle with a five nautical mile radius