What airspace is solid blue?
What airspace is solid blue? Class B airspace is shown with a solid blue line around major airports in circles radiating outward. In the example above, the white arrows are pointing to each circle of the class B airspace.
What type of airspace is shaded blue?
Light Blue = Class D controlled airspace This is indicated on the map by the light blue shaded circle surrounding the airport. To operate a drone anywhere in this airspace, you will need an FAA airspace authorization and may be limited to altitudes less than 400ft AGL.
What are the 4 types of airspace?
The two categories of airspace are: regulatory and nonregulatory. Within these two categories, there are four types: controlled, uncontrolled, special use, and other airspace.
What is Class B vs C airspace?
Class B airspace surrounds the busiest airports from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL. The dimensions of Class B airspace vary depending on the needs of the airport. Class C airspace extends from the surface to 4,000 feet MSL.
Where does Class E airspace start?
Class E Enroute Airspace You may have heard that Class E airspace starts at 14,500 feet, but if you look at the sectional, this often isn't the case. In the vast majority of areas, there are enough airports and victor airways to have Class E begin at 1,200 feet AGL. This is known as enroute Class E airspace.
How big is Class C airspace?
Class C airspace areas should initially be designed as two concentric circles centered on the airport reference point. The surface area should have a 5 NM radius, and the outer limits of the airspace area should not extend beyond a 10 NM radius.
What color is Class G airspace?
Class G airspace is most easily found on a sectional map when a fading, thick blue line appears.
How big is Class D airspace?
Class D airspace is most often found starting at the surface and extending up to and including 2,500 feet within a radius of 5 statute miles from the primary airport.
What is a Class E surface area?
Class E surface areas extend upward from the surface to a designated altitude, or to the adjacent or overlying controlled airspace. When designated, the airspace will be configured to contain all instrument procedures.
Where is Class G airspace?
Class G is usually found below 1,200 feet where Class E airspace typically starts, although there are of course exceptions. Class G is more prevalent and may be found at lower altitudes in less dense areas of the country where IFR operations are less common.