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Class A Lower Limit

An aircraft cruising at FL 180 is operating in which airspace class at the bottom of the flight level structure?

  • A.Class E airspace
  • B.Class B airspace
  • C.Class A airspace beginning at 18,000 feet MSL
Correct answer

C. Class A airspace beginning at 18,000 feet MSL

Why

Class A begins at 18,000 feet MSL, corresponding to FL 180, and extends to FL 600. Class B tops out at 10,000 feet MSL, far below that altitude.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 2 · ACS knowledge area: Airspace Classification and Operating Requirements · From the Airspace & Flight Restrictions practice bank (AIR-059).

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