FAA Airspace Classification 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: On a sectional chart, Class E airspace that begins at 700 feet AGL is depicted by what?
- Solid magenta line
- Dashed blue line
- Magenta vignette (fading band) (Correct answer)
- Dashed magenta line
Correct answer: Magenta vignette (fading band)
A magenta vignette (a shaded, fading magenta band) on a sectional chart indicates where Class E airspace begins at 700 feet AGL rather than 1,200 feet AGL.
Question 2: What is the typical upper limit of Class G (uncontrolled) airspace in the US where Class E begins at 1,200 feet AGL?
- 700 feet AGL
- 1,200 feet AGL (Correct answer)
- 3,000 feet MSL
- 14,500 feet MSL
Correct answer: 1,200 feet AGL
In areas where Class E begins at 1,200 feet AGL, Class G airspace extends from the surface up to (but not including) 1,200 feet AGL.
Question 3: Restricted areas on a sectional chart are labeled with which prefix letter?
- P
- R (Correct answer)
- W
- M
Correct answer: R
Restricted areas on sectional charts are identified by the letter 'R' followed by a number (e.g., R-2508), indicating airspace with limitations on non-participating aircraft.
Question 4: What label prefix on a sectional chart designates a prohibited area?
- R
- P (Correct answer)
- W
- A
Correct answer: P
Prohibited areas are labeled with 'P' followed by a number on sectional charts and represent airspace where flight is not permitted under any circumstances.
Question 5: A Military Operations Area (MOA) shown on a sectional chart requires non-participating IFR aircraft to do what?
- Obtain a clearance before entering (Correct answer)
- Avoid the area at all times
- Fly at or above 10,000 feet MSL
- Monitor the MOA frequency only
Correct answer: Obtain a clearance before entering
IFR aircraft must receive an ATC clearance before entering an active MOA, while VFR aircraft may enter but should exercise extreme caution.
Question 6: On a sectional chart, Warning Areas are located in what type of airspace?
- Over US domestic land areas
- Within Class B airspace
- Over international waters off the US coast (Correct answer)
- Over military installations only
Correct answer: Over international waters off the US coast
Warning Areas are located over international waters adjacent to the US coastline where the FAA cannot legally prohibit flight but warns of hazardous activities.
FAA Airspace Classification 2
On a sectional chart, Class E airspace that begins at 700 feet AGL is depicted by what?