Special Use Airspace Flashcards

On a VFR sectional chart, Military Operations Area (MOA) boundaries are depicted using:

Answer: Dashed magenta lines

MOA boundaries are shown with dashed magenta lines on VFR sectional charts, distinct from restricted or prohibited area depictions which use blue.

When a Military Operations Area is active, a VFR pilot:

Answer: May enter but should exercise extreme caution and contact the controlling agency

VFR pilots are not prohibited from active MOAs but should contact the controlling agency and exercise extreme caution while transiting.

To determine if a Restricted Area is currently active, a pilot should:

Answer: Contact the controlling agency or check applicable NOTAMs

Pilots verify Restricted Area activity by contacting the controlling agency listed in the Chart Supplement or by checking relevant NOTAMs.

ATC handles IFR traffic transitioning through an active MOA by:

Answer: Routing the traffic around or above the MOA to ensure separation

ATC routes IFR traffic around or above active MOAs to maintain separation from military training activities occurring within the airspace.

Detailed information about special use airspace hours of operation and controlling agencies is found in:

Answer: The FAA Chart Supplement (Airport/Facility Directory)

The Chart Supplement (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) contains comprehensive details on special use airspace including hours of operation and controlling agencies.

When a Restricted Area's hours of operation are listed as 'by NOTAM,' this indicates:

Answer: The area's activation times are announced through Notice to Air Missions

'By NOTAM' means activation times are not fixed — pilots must check current NOTAMs to determine whether the Restricted Area is active before flight.

The label 'R-2508' on a sectional chart identifies:

Answer: Restricted Area number 2508

The 'R-' prefix designates a Restricted Area, with the number 2508 serving as its unique identifier on the sectional chart.