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What are the 7 special use airspace classifications?

Section 4. Special Use Airspace
  • General. ...
  • Prohibited Areas. ...
  • Restricted Areas. ...
  • Warning Areas. ...
  • Military Operations Areas. ...
  • Alert Areas. ...
  • Controlled Firing Areas. ...
  • National Security Areas.




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There are two categories of airspace or airspace areas: Regulatory (Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, restricted and prohibited areas). Nonregulatory (military operations areas [MOA], warning areas, alert areas, controlled firing areas [CFA], and national security areas [NSA]).

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The two categories of airspace are: regulatory and nonregulatory. Within these two categories, there are four types: controlled, uncontrolled, special use, and other airspace.

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B4UFLY Mobile App Download the FAA's safety app, which provides real-time information about airspace restrictions and other flying requirements based on your GPS location.

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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.

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Q - Economy/Coach Discounted. R - First Class Suite or Supersonic (discontinued) S - Economy/Coach. T - Economy/Coach Discounted. U - Shuttle Service (no reservation needed/seat guaranteed)

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It houses the president of the United States and his administration along with highly protected national intelligence. In fact, ever since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the entire DC area is considered National Defense Airspace (NDA) and is the most restricted airspace in the country.

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