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Controlled airspace

An airspace of defined dimensions within which A TC service is provided to IFR and VFR flights in accordance with the airspace classification. It includes Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E airspace.

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Controlled airspace

Definitions

  • An airspace of defined dimensions within which A TC service is provided to IFR and VFR flights in accordance with the airspace classification. It includes Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E airspace.
  • Means an airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR flights and to VFR flights in accordance with the airspace classification
    Note: Controlled airspace is a generic term that covers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E airspace.
  • Airspace designated as Class A, B, C, D, or E within which air traffic control service is provided to some or all aircraft.
  • An airspace of defined dimensions within which ATC service is provided to IFR and VFR flights in accordance with the airspace classification. It includes Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E airspace.
  • An airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR flights and to VFR flights in accordance with the airspace classification. Note: “controlled airspace” is a generic term that encompasses Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E airspace.
  • An airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR flights and to VFR flights in accordance with the airspace classification. Note: “controlled airspace” is a generic term that covers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E airspace.

References

  • 14 C.F.R. Part 1, Federal Aviation Administration, 2026
  • Balloon Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024
  • Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014
  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023
  • Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008