Friday Review - Airspace Quiz

Which type of airspace covers the entire U.S. and is primarily used by aircraft flying under instrument flight rules (IFR)?

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

• Class A

At what altitude does Class A airspace begin?

• 10,000 feet MSL

• 18,000 feet MSL

• 5,000 feet AGL

• Surface level

What is the primary characteristic of Class B airspace?

• It surrounds small city airports

• It usually starts at the surface and extends up to 10,000 feet MSL

• It is depicted on charts with solid blue lines and numbers

• It is the least busy of all airspace classifications

Class C airspace usually starts at the surface and goes up to:

• 1,200 feet MSL

• 10,000 feet MSL

• 4,000 feet MSL

• 2,500 feet above airport elevation

What type of airspace surrounds smaller airports and generally extends from the surface up to 2,500 feet above the airport elevation?

• Class A

• Class D

• Class C

• Class B

Class E airspace typically extends up to, but not including, which altitude?

• 14,500 feet MSL

• 10,000 feet MSL

• 18,000 feet MSL

• 20,000 feet MSL

What is the primary characteristic of Class G airspace?

• It is depicted with solid magenta lines on charts

• It is controlled airspace

• It extends from the surface to the base of overlying Class E airspace

• It usually starts at 10,000 feet MSL

In which type of airspace is aircraft flight prohibited?

• Prohibited Areas

• Restricted Areas

• Warning Areas

• Military Operations Areas

Which airspace may contain unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft and is subject to restrictions?

• Prohibited Areas

• Restricted Areas

• Warning Areas

• Military Operations Areas

What type of airspace is established to separate certain military training activities from other air traffic?

• Prohibited Areas

• Restricted Areas

• Warning Areas

• Military Operations Areas