3.4 Class E Airspace Flashcards

Class E and Class G Airspace

• Alice Intl (ALI) is located within a magenta vignette indicating Class E airspace, which starts at 700 feet AGL.
• The actual airport is at ground level and classified as Class G uncontrolled airspace.
• Operators, including drone pilots, do not need additional permissions when flying in Class G airspace around ALI.
• The blue notched circle around ALI serves as a compass rose for VHF omni-directional radio (VOR), not indicating Class D airspace.

Barnes County Airport Operations

• Barnes County Airport (BAC) is covered by a thick magenta circle, signaling Class E airspace beginning at 700 feet AGL.
• The airspace from the surface up to 700 feet AGL is classified as Class G uncontrolled airspace.
• Unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) flying near BAC do not require special permissions as long as they do not interfere with manned aircraft operations.

Air Traffic Control Authorization

• Operations with unmanned aircraft near Jamestown Regional (JMS) require air traffic control (ATC) authorization if within Class B, C, D, or surface area Class E airspace.
• Remote pilots must secure an approved airspace authorization from ATC before flying their aircraft in these controlled airspaces.

Test your knowledge of Class E airspace with these flashcards. Dive into specifics like the airspace classifications surrounding Alice Intl (ALI) and their implications for aircraft landings. Perfect for aviation students looking to solidify their understanding of airspace regulations.