What are the requirements for Class G airspace?


What are the requirements for Class G airspace?

Class G Requirements:
  • Uncontrolled, you do not need to contact ATC to enter or land in Class G airspace.
  • There are no specific equipment requirements.
  • Basic VFR minimums apply, which are 1sm visibility and Clear of Clouds (don't fly your airplane into a cloud or let it touch a cloud)


What class airspace does not require approval before entering?

Class G Airspace is all other airspace under 14,500 feet and is uncontrolled airspace. Class G Airspace does not require any authorization to fly in, assuming there are no TFR's or other special restrictions.


Does the FAA know when I fly my drone?

Remote ID also helps the FAA, law enforcement, and other federal agencies locate the control station when a drone appears to be flying in an unsafe manner or where it is not allowed to fly.


Can you fly in IMC in Class G airspace?

You haven't flown through IMC without a clearance, have you? Technically, you can fly in IMC without a clearance in Class G airspace, because it's not controlled. Controlled airspace simply means you need a clearance to fly in the clouds. Class G airspace is uncontrolled, so it's not illegal to fly in the clouds.


Can I fly G registered aircraft with an EASA licence?

Pilots are required to hold a UK licence to fly G-Reg aircraft in the UK. Pilots can hold a UK Part-FCL at the same time as a Part-FCL issued by an EASA member state or any other ICAO licence. For information on how to obtain a UK licence without claiming credits, please see our Professional Pilot Licences webpages.


What airspace requires ATC clearance?

An ATC clearance must be obtained prior to operating within a Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E surface area when the weather is less than that required for VFR flight.


Can you fly without talking to ATC?

As a blanket statement, no, it is not illegal to fly without ATC contact. More precisely, it is completely legal to fly without radio contact except in certain designated airspace or while flying under instrument flight rules (IFR).


What is the difference between Class F and Class G airspace?

The point of having an F airspace is that the visibility requirements are different for VFR aircraft, where you have to stay a mile away/thousand feet from clouds, whereas in G they only need to stay clear of clouds.


What is the max speed in Class G airspace?

Class C or D airspace (at or below 2,500 feet agl within 4 nm of the primary airport) — 200 kias (unless a higher speed is specifically approved by ATC) Class E or G airport traffic pattern — 200 kias (recommended)


What is flight type G?

Indicate the type of flight as follows: • G - General Aviation. • S - Scheduled Air Service. • N - Non-Scheduled Air Transport Operation. • M - Military.


Is ads b required in Class G airspace?

Transponders Needed for Class G Airspace For the most part, pilots flying in Class Golf airspace do not need a Mode C transponder, ADS-B Out function, or even specific communication equipment. One of the few exceptions is that a Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out are required if flying above 10,000 feet MSL.


Do you need to get ATC authorization to fly in Class G airspace?

Part 107 remote pilots may fly in Class G airspace up to 400 feet AGL, and within 400 feet of a structure without prior coordination with ATC.


Will the FAA know if I fly my drone over 400 feet?

For the most part, compliance with the 400-foot rule is a voluntary matter. There is no existing mechanism for the FAA to monitor if there are drone pilots, licensed or otherwise, who will fly above this altitude limit.


What are the specific requirements of Class G airspace?

Class G Requirements:
  • Uncontrolled, you do not need to contact ATC to enter or land in Class G airspace.
  • There are no specific equipment requirements.
  • Basic VFR minimums apply, which are 1sm visibility and Clear of Clouds (don't fly your airplane into a cloud or let it touch a cloud)


Do you need authorization for Class G airspace?

CBO operations and events occurring at 400 feet AGL and below in Class G airspace do not require FAA review, approval or authorization. CBO's intending to conduct events in Class G airspace that may exceed 400 feet AGL must contact the FAA for further information.