CGI Airport Operations & Airspace 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the altitude range of Class A airspace in the contiguous United States?
- Surface to 1,200 feet AGL
- 1,200 feet AGL to 18,000 feet MSL
- 18,000 feet MSL to FL 600 (Correct answer)
- FL 600 and above
Correct answer: 18,000 feet MSL to FL 600
Class A airspace exists from 18,000 feet MSL to FL 600 in the contiguous US and requires IFR flight, ATC clearance, and instrument rating.
Question 2: What does a yellow 'X' marking on a runway indicate?
- Intersection hold short point
- Closed runway or taxiway (Correct answer)
- Declared distance available
- Runway end identifier
Correct answer: Closed runway or taxiway
A yellow X painted on a runway or taxiway indicates it is closed and must not be used for operations.
Question 3: What is the purpose of an ATIS broadcast?
- Issue landing clearances to arriving aircraft
- Provide continuous weather and airport operational information to reduce controller workload (Correct answer)
- Alert pilots to traffic conflicts near the airport
- Provide NOTAMs for the local area in real time
Correct answer: Provide continuous weather and airport operational information to reduce controller workload
ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) broadcasts continuously updated airport information including weather, active runway, and NOTAMs to reduce repetitive communications.
Question 4: When must a pilot contact ATC before entering Class D airspace?
- At least 30 minutes before entering
- Before entering—two-way radio contact must be established, though clearance is not required (Correct answer)
- Only when IFR; VFR pilots need no contact
- When visibility is less than 3 miles
Correct answer: Before entering—two-way radio contact must be established, though clearance is not required
Entry into Class D airspace requires that two-way radio communication be established with ATC before entering, though no specific clearance is required.
Question 5: What color are taxiway centerline markings?
- White
- Yellow (Correct answer)
- Blue
- Green
Correct answer: Yellow
Taxiway markings including centerlines, edge markings, and holding position markings are yellow to distinguish them from runway markings which are white.
Question 6: What is a NOTAM, and how does it affect flight planning?
- A Notice to Airmen that contains temporary information about changes to airports, airspace, or aeronautical facilities that may affect flight safety (Correct answer)
- A permanent amendment to aeronautical charts
- An ATC communication procedure used during low-visibility operations
- A regulatory advisory that updates the FARs
Correct answer: A Notice to Airmen that contains temporary information about changes to airports, airspace, or aeronautical facilities that may affect flight safety
NOTAMs provide time-critical information about temporary changes such as runway closures, NAVAID outages, temporary flight restrictions, and airspace changes.
CGI Airport Operations & Airspace 2
What is the altitude range of Class A airspace in the contiguous United States?