What is the dashed magenta line in Class E airspace?


What is the dashed magenta line in Class E airspace? A dashed magenta line shows the lateral dimensions of a Class E surface area. Inside these boundaries, Class E airspace extends upward from the surface. Class E airspace exists at 1,200 feet AGL and upward, unless designated otherwise.


What is the dotted line in Class E airspace?

The area in that dashed magenta line is called an extension. It is Class E airspace that goes all the way down to the surface.


What does a dashed magenta line indicate?

A dashed magenta line shows the lateral dimensions of a Class E surface area. Inside these boundaries, Class E airspace extends upward from the surface. Class E airspace exists at 1,200 feet AGL and upward, unless designated otherwise.


What are the airspace colors?

Types of Airspace by Color
  • Grey Airplane or Helicopter icon with no color surrounding = Class G uncontrolled airspace. ...
  • Dark Blue = Class B controlled airspace. ...
  • Purple = Class C controlled airspace. ...
  • Light Blue = Class D controlled airspace. ...
  • Green = Class E2 controlled airspace. ...
  • Controlled airspace where LAANC is not available.


What is the difference between class E and G?

On a map, Class G's ceiling is the floor of Class E airspace. And, it's always exclusive. For example, if Class E starts at 700 feet AGL, Class G goes up to, but doesn't include, 700 feet AGL. Class G airspace is most easily found on a sectional map when a fading, thick blue line appears.


Do you need a transponder in Class E airspace?

Class E airspace: Transponder requirements vary depending on the altitude of the aircraft: Below 10,000 feet MSL (mean sea level): A transponder is not required unless the aircraft is within 30 nautical miles of a Class B airport.