Airspace_Requirements

Communication Requirements and Weather Minimums

(Refer to the latest FARs for the most accurate and up-to-date information contained in the following table.)

 

Features
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class E
Class G
 
Entry Prerequisites ATC Clearance ATC Clearance IFR; Clearance VFR; Radio Contact IFR; Clearance VFR; Radio Contact IFR; Clearance VFR; None None
 
Required Pilot Certification or Rating Instrument Rating Private Certificate or Student with Endorsment1 Student Certificate Student Certificate Student Certificate Student Certificate
 
Two-way Radio Communication Yes Yes Yes Yes IFR Only No
Mode-C Transponder Yes Yes Yes No, unless in Mode-C area No, unless in Mode-C area No, unless in Mode-C area
 
VFR Minimum Visibility Below 10,000 MSL N/A 3 Miles 3 Miles 3 Miles 3 Miles Day: 1 mile
Night: 3 miles
 
VFR Minimum Visibility 10,000 MSL and Above N/A 3 Miles 3 Miles 3 Miles 5 Miles 5 Miles2
 
 
VFR Cloud Clearance Below 10,000 MSL N/A Clear of Clouds 500 below
1,000 above
2,000 horiz.		 500 below
1,000 above
2,000 horiz.		 500 below
1,000 above
1 mile horiz.

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500 below
1,000 above
1 mile horiz.
 
1 Student pilot operations at some Class B airports are prohibited.
2 When flying 1,200 AGL or below:
         Day: 1 mile visibility, clear of clouds.
         Night: 3 miles visibility, 500 below, 1,000 above, 2,000 horizontal.

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