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Classes of Airspace
Airspace classes determine:
- whether ATC clearance is required;
- whether the airspace is controlled or uncontrolled; and
- what separation and traffic information ATC provides.
For normal microlight operations in the New Zealand FIR, the main airspace classes are C, D and G.
| Class | Controlled? | VFR permitted? | ATC clearance required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| D | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| G | No | Yes | No |
Class C
Class C is controlled airspace.
- IFR and VFR flights are permitted.
- ATC clearance is required before entering.
- ATC separates VFR aircraft from IFR aircraft.
- VFR pilots are given traffic information about other VFR aircraft.
Key point: Class C = controlled, clearance required, VFR separated from IFR.
Class D
Class D is controlled airspace.
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