FAA Special Use Airspace 3

Question 1

Which of the following special use airspace types is NOT depicted on standard VFR sectional charts?

Accepted Answer

Controlled Firing Areas

Answer

Controlled Firing Areas are not charted because operations are suspended when non-participating aircraft approach, so they pose no hazard requiring chart depiction.

Question 2

On a sectional chart, altitude limits of special use airspace are expressed:

Accepted Answer

In feet MSL, with high upper limits shown as flight levels

Answer

Special use airspace altitudes are shown in feet MSL, and high upper limits are expressed as flight levels (e.g., 'SFC-FL 180').

Question 3

On a sectional chart, Warning Areas are typically depicted:

Accepted Answer

Along U.S. coastlines and over international waters

Answer

Warning Areas are located in international airspace beginning 3 nautical miles from U.S. coastlines, where the FAA cannot prohibit flight but can warn pilots.

Question 4

The notation 'SFC-FL 180' for a Restricted Area on a sectional chart means the area extends:

Accepted Answer

From the surface up to Flight Level 180 (18,000 feet MSL)

Answer

'SFC' means the surface of the earth, so 'SFC-FL 180' indicates restricted airspace extends from ground level to 18,000 feet MSL.

Question 5

An area labeled 'A-211' on a sectional chart identifies:

Accepted Answer

Alert Area number 211

Answer

The 'A-' prefix designates an Alert Area, and 211 is its unique numerical identifier on the sectional chart.

FAA - Sectional Chart Practice Test

FAA - Sectional Chart Practice Test

FAA Special Use Airspace 3