FAA Special Use Airspace

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

P-

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Warning Area

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Separate military training from IFR traffic and warn VFR pilots

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Prohibited Area

Answer

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

Question 5

Alert Areas on a sectional chart notify pilots of:

Accepted Answer

High volumes of pilot training or unusual aerial activity

Answer

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

FAA - Sectional Chart Practice Test

FAA - Sectional Chart Practice Test

FAA Special Use Airspace