AIRSPACE Classification
All Airspace is classified and have different rules and regulations. The following is a brief Summary:
Controlled Airspace
Class “A”
- Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) only – no Visual Flight Rules (VFR) aircraft – so no Microlights in this airspace
Class “B, C & D”
- IFR and VFR are permitted in this airspace
- Radio required
- ATC clearance required
Class “E”
- IFR and VFR are permitted in this airspace
- Radio not required for VFR aircraft
- ATC clearance not required for VFR traffic
Uncontrolled Airspace
Class “F & G”
- IFR and VFR are permitted in this airspace
- Radio not required
- ATC clearance not required
- Basic Service available
- Deconfliction service available