Airspace Classification

What is the primary purpose of Class A airspace?

• Facilitate military operations

• Separate and control high-altitude traffic

• Provide airspace for recreational pilots

• Allow for commercial airline traffic

Which type of airspace requires clearance from air traffic control for all aircraft operations?

• Class A

• Class D

• Class C

• Class B

What is the vertical limit of Class B airspace?

• 20,000 feet MSL

• 5,000 feet MSL

• 10,000 feet MSL

• 15,000 feet MSL

Which type of airspace is typically found around busy airports and requires two-way radio communication with air traffic control?

• Class C

• Class A

• Class D

• Class B

What is the vertical limit of Class C airspace?

• 4,000 feet

• 10,000 feet

• 6,000 feet

• 2,000 feet

Which type of airspace is typically found around smaller airports and requires two-way radio communication with air traffic control?

• Class B

• Class D

• Class A

• Class C

What is the vertical limit of Class D airspace?

• 5,000 feet

• 10,000 feet

• 1,000 feet

• 2,500 feet

Which type of airspace is typically found around towered airports and requires two-way radio communication with air traffic control?

• Class D

• Class C

• Class B

• Class A

What is the vertical limit of Class E airspace?

• 12,000 feet MSL

• 15,000 feet MSL

• 18,000 feet MSL

• 10,000 feet MSL

Which type of airspace is typically found above Class G airspace and does not require communication with air traffic control?

• Class E

• Class C

• Class B

• Class A