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What is Class E Airspace?
Controlled airspace that is not designated A, B, C, or D.
What are the Transponder Requirements in Class E Airspace?
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At or above 10,000ft MSL (Excluding Airspace Below 2,500ft AGL)
Within 30 miles of Class B, below 10,000ft MSL
Within and above all Class C airspace up to 10,000ft MSL
Within 10 miles of certain designated airports
Flying into, within, or across the ADIZ
, What are ADS-B Requirements in Class E Airspace?
At and above 10,000ft MSL excluding at and below 2,500ft AGL
At and Above 3,000ft MSL over the Gulf of Mexico within 12 nm off the coast
What are the Airspeed Limits in Class E Airspace?
250 Knots below 10,000ft MSL
200 Knots below 2,500ft AGL within 4 nm of class C and D.
200 Knots underlying Class B / VFR corridor through B
What are the pilot certification requirements in Class E Airspace?
Student Pilot
What ATC Services are available in Class E Airspace?
VFR = No Comm Requirements, can request traffic advisories.
IFR = ATC communication is required.
What are the Vertical Limits of Class E Airspace?
Begins at 14,500ft MSL to but not including 18,000ft MSL.