In which airspace are VFR flights prohibited?

In which airspace are VFR flights prohibited?

• A. Class B
• B. Class A
• C. Class D
• D. Class C

Answer: (B)

VFR flights are prohibited in Class A airspace. This high-altitude airspace (from 18,000 feet MSL up to FL600 in the U.S.) is reserved for IFR operations, with pilots required to have an IFR clearance and stay under Instrument Flight Rules. There are no VFR weather minimums that apply to Class A because VFR flying is simply not permitted there. To operate in Class A, you must be on an IFR flight plan and maintain ATC communication and clearance. In contrast, the other listed airspaces allow VFR when weather meets the appropriate minimums and you have the required ATC communication or clearance.

VFR flights are prohibited in Class A airspace. This high-altitude airspace (from 18,000 feet MSL up to FL600 in the U.S.) is reserved for IFR operations, with pilots required to have an IFR clearance and stay under Instrument Flight Rules. There are no VFR weather minimums that apply to Class A because VFR flying is simply not permitted there. To operate in Class A, you must be on an IFR flight plan and maintain ATC communication and clearance.

In contrast, the other listed airspaces allow VFR when weather meets the appropriate minimums and you have the required ATC communication or clearance.