Airspace Requirements for Weather Minimums & Communications
| Airspace Features | Class A Airspace | Class B Airspace | Class C Airspace | Class D Airspace | Class E Airspace | Class G Airspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Operations Permitted |
IFR | IFR & VFR | IFR & VFR | IFR & VFR | IFR & VFR | IFR & VFR |
| Entry Prerequisites | ATC Clearance | ATC Clearance |
IFR: Clearance VFR: Radio Contact |
IFR: Clearance VFR: Radio Contact |
IFR: Clearance and Radio Contact VFR: None |
None |
| Minimum Pilot Qualifications | Instrument Rating |
Private Cert. Endorsed Student Cert. |
Student Cert. | Student Cert. | Student Cert. | Student Cert. |
| Two-way Radio Comm. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | IFR Only | No |
| VFR Minimum Visibility Below 10,000 MSL | N/A | 3 Statute Miles | 3 Statute Miles | 3 Statute Miles | 3 Statute Miles | Day - 1 Statute Mile Night - 3 Statute Miles |
| VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Below 10,000 MSL | N/A | Clear of Clouds | 500 Below 1000 Above 2000 Horizontal |
500 Below 1000 Above 2000 Horizontal |
500 Below 1000 Above 2000 Horizontal |
[500 Below 1000 Above 2000 Horizontal]** |
| VFR Minimum Visibility Above 10,000 MSL | N/A | 3 Statute Miles | 3 Statute Miles | 3 Statute Miles | 5 Statute Miles | 5 Statute Miles** |
| VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds Above 10,000 MSL | N/A | Clear of Clouds | 500 Below; 1,000 Above; 2,000 Horizontal | 500 Below; 1,000 Above; 2,000 Horizontal | 1,000 Below; 1,000 Above; 1 Statute Mile Horizontal |
1,000 Below; 1,000 Above; 1 Statute Mile Horizontal** |
| Aircraft Separation | All | All | IFR, Special VFR and Runway Operations | IFR, Special VFR and Runway Operations | IFR, Special VFR | None |
| Traffic Advisories | N/A | N/A | Yes | Workload Permitting | Workload Permitting | Workload Permitting |
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*Student pilot operations at some Class B airports are prohibited. **When flying 1,200 AGL or below: Day: 1 mile visibility, clear of clouds; Night: 3 miles visibility, 500 below, 1,000 above, 2,000 horizontal | ||||||
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