U.S. AIRSPACE CLASSIFICATION
| CLASS | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MINIMUM EQUIPMENT | PILOT QUALIFICATIONS | VFR AIRCRAFT SEPARATION | VFR TRAFFIC ADVISORIES | SPECIAL VFR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS A | IFR CLEARANCE | • Mode C Transponder • Two-Way Radio |
INSTRUMENT RATING | NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE |
| CLASS B | ATC CLEARANCE | • Mode C Transponder • Two-Way Radio |
Private Pilot, or Student Pilot (Endorsed) | YES All Aircraft |
YES | YES |
| CLASS C | TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION | • Mode C Transponder • Two-Way Radio |
Student Pilot | YES IFR Aircraft |
YES | YES |
| CLASS D | TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION | • Two-Way Radio | Student Pilot | None | WORKLOAD PERMITTING | YES |
| CLASS E | None | None | Student Pilot | NOT APPLICABLE | WORKLOAD PERMITTING | None |
| CLASS G | None | None | Student Pilot | NOT APPLICABLE | WORKLOAD PERMITTING | None |
VFR VISIBILITY AND CLOUD CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
CLASS A
Above 18,000' MSL
NOT APPLICABLE
CLASS B
All Altitudes
Visibility: 3 SM
Cloud Clearance: Clear of Clouds
CLASS C, D, E
Below 10,000' MSL
Visibility: 3 SM
Cloud Clearance:
• 1,000' Above
• 500' Below
• 2,000' Horizontal
CLASS C, D, E
At or Above 10,000' MSL
Visibility: 5 SM
Cloud Clearance:
• 1,000' Above
• 1,000' Below
• 1 SM Horizontal
CLASS G
Below 1,200' AGL - DAY
Visibility: 1 SM
Cloud Clearance: Clear of Clouds
CLASS G
Below 1,200' AGL - NIGHT
Visibility: 3 SM
Cloud Clearance:
• 1,000' Above
• 500' Below
• 2,000' Horizontal
CLASS G
Above 1,200' AGL & Below 10,000' MSL - DAY
Visibility: 1 SM
Cloud Clearance:
• 1,000' Above
• 500' Below
• 2,000' Horizontal
CLASS G
Above 1,200' AGL & Below 10,000' MSL - NIGHT
Visibility: 3 SM
Cloud Clearance:
• 1,000' Above
• 500' Below
• 2,000' Horizontal
CLASS G
Above 1,200' AGL & Above 10,000' MSL
Visibility: 5 SM
Cloud Clearance:
• 1,000' Above
• 1,000' Below
• 1 SM Horizontal