Special Use Airspace Flashcards

What prefix is used to identify a Prohibited Area on a sectional chart?

Answer: P-

The 'P-' prefix designates Prohibited Areas (e.g., P-40 over Washington D.C.), matching the first letter of the airspace type's name.

Which type of special use airspace is located in international airspace beyond 3 nautical miles from the U.S. coastline?

Answer: Warning Area

Warning Areas are located in international airspace starting 3 nautical miles offshore and contain potentially hazardous activities beyond U.S. jurisdiction.

A Military Operations Area (MOA) is established primarily to:

Answer: Separate military training from IFR traffic and warn VFR pilots

MOAs are established to separate military training activities from IFR traffic and to alert VFR pilots to potential hazards in the area.

Which type of special use airspace prohibits all aircraft operations without specific authorization?

Answer: Prohibited Area

Prohibited Areas forbid all aircraft operations without authorization, typically established for national security such as over the White House.

Alert Areas on a sectional chart notify pilots of:

Answer: High volumes of pilot training or unusual aerial activity

Alert Areas notify non-participating pilots of areas with unusual or concentrated aerial activity such as intensive student pilot training.

What designator prefix identifies a Restricted Area on a sectional chart?

Answer: R-

Restricted Areas use the 'R-' prefix followed by a numerical identifier on VFR sectional charts.

A Controlled Firing Area (CFA) differs from all other special use airspace in that it:

Answer: Is not charted because activities are suspended when non-participating aircraft approach

CFAs are not depicted on sectional charts because lookouts suspend hazardous activities when aircraft approach, removing any danger to non-participating pilots.