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.



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Permission is not required. Think of G as in “Ground” (It's the airspace that covers most of the ground in the U.S.) Class G airspace is uncontrolled airspace that has not been designated as Class A, B, C, D, or E. The only requirements are to have 1 mile of visibility and to stay clear of clouds.

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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.

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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.

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Class G airspace is the only uncontrolled airspace out there in the United States. Thus, both IFR and VFR traffic is also uncontrolled here. To find out Class G airspace, note that it exists where the other five airspace classes, i.e., Class A, B, C, D, or E, don't.

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Like Class E airspace, you can fly through Class G airspace at airports (the terminal environment) and while en-route. However, Class G airspace isn't controlled. Neither VFR (Visual Flight Rules) nor IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) aircraft need an ATC clearance to operate in Class G airspace.

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A pilot must maintain a vertical distance of 1,000ft above, 500ft below, and 2,000ft horizontally in Class G airspace at these altitudes. When operating at and below 1,200ft AGL in Class G airspace, a pilot must remain clear of clouds during the day and have a minimum forward flight visibility of 1sm.

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Class Golf ( Class G ) airspace is the uncontrolled govern free airspace which is void from Air Traffic Control ( ATC ) jurisdiction. Class G airspace supports both Instrument Flight Rules ( IFR ) and Visual Flight Rules ( VFR ) operations within.

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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.

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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.

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Class G airspace within the United States extends up to 14,500' Mean Sea Level (MSL) At and above this altitude is Class E, excluding the airspace less than 1500' above the terrain and certain special use airspace areas.

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Classes A through E are all types of controlled airspace. This is where air traffic control has various levels of jurisdiction. Class G is considered “uncontrolled.” In Class G airspace, pilots are solely responsible for their own navigation and separation from traffic, terrain, and obstructions.

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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)

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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.

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Class A airspace is more restrictive than Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, or Class G airspace. Class B airspace is more restrictive than Class C, Class D, Class E, or Class G airspace.

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You must receive official clearance. Also, pilots must hold a minimum of a private pilot certification to enter Class B airspace. Sport pilots, recreational pilots, and student pilots are not authorized to operate in Class B airspace.

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The Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 91.119 indicates that, except when necessary for departure or landing, the minimum altitude over urban areas is 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL) and 500 feet AGL over rural areas.

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Class F. Class F is not used in the United States. In Canada, Class F is the equivalent of U.S. special use airspace including restricted and alert areas, while ICAO defines it as a hybrid of Class E and Class G, in which ATC separation guidance is available but not required for IFR operation.

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ATC will not authorize VFR or VFR-on-top operations in Class A airspace. AIM, Para 3-2-2, Class A Airspace.

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