Airspace Classifications Quiz

Questions and Answers

What are the dimensions of Class A airspace?

Surface to 2,500 ft AGL

18,000 ft MSL up to and including FL600 (correct)

Surface to 10,000 ft MSL

Surface to 4,000 ft AGL

What is the upper limit of Class B airspace?

10,000 ft MSL

What are the dimensions of Class C airspace?

Surface to 4,000 ft AGL and 10 NM outer circle from 1,200 ft AGL to 4,000 ft AGL

What is the minimum height of Class D airspace when the tower is operational?

2,500 ft AGL Signup and view all the answers

What is true about Class E airspace?

Both B and C are correct. Signup and view all the answers

Class G airspace is controlled airspace.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Class A Airspace Dimensions

Extends from 18,000 feet MSL to FL600.
Includes airspace over waters within 12 nautical miles of the contiguous US and Alaska.

Class B Airspace Dimensions

Ranges from the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL or as depicted.
Tailored specifically for each airport.
Indicated on VFR sectional charts with solid blue lines or circles, featuring a 30 NM Mode C veil.

Class C Airspace Dimensions

Extends from the surface to 4,000 feet AGL or as depicted.
Displayed using two magenta-colored circles.
5 NM inner circle (core): Surface to 4,000 feet AGL.
10 NM outer circle (shelf): 1,200 feet AGL to 4,000 feet AGL.
Includes a 20 NM procedural outer area that is not depicted.

Class D Airspace Dimensions

Ranges from the surface to 2,500 feet AGL above the airport when a tower is operational.
Depicted with a single blue dashed circle, typically 4-5 NM radius.
May have extensions categorized as Class D or Class E for instrument approaches:
- If the extension is less than 2 NM, it is Class D.
- If greater than 2 NM, it is Class E.

Class E Airspace Dimensions

Generally controlled airspace not classified as A, B, C, or D.
No set dimensions; typically, the base is 1,200 feet AGL or 700 feet AGL in certain areas.
Extends up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.
All airspace above FL600 is considered Class E.

Class G Airspace Dimensions

Represents uncontrolled airspace.
Extends from the surface up to the overlying Class E airspace.

Description

Test your knowledge on the dimensions and characteristics of various classes of airspace, including Class A, B, C, and D. This quiz will challenge your understanding of their operational limits, visual representations, and specific requirements. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and students alike!