Special Use Airspace

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     Reference: ACS PA.I.E.K3, AIM Sec. 3-4-1

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• Military Operating Area 

• Prohibited Area

• Restricted Area

• Warning Area

• National Security TFR

Military Operating Area (MOA)

• Shown by a magenta hash line

  • With name of MOA and ending with MOA (SUNDANCE MOA)​

• You CAN fly in a MOA

• You do not need clearance

Prohibited Area

• Shown by a blue hash line

  • With 'P' and ending with a number (P-51)

• You can NOT fly in a Prohibited Area, MUST fly around

Restricted Area

• Shown by a blue hash line

  • With 'R' and ending with a number (R-2916)

• You CAN fly in a Restricted Area

  • If the area is dead (not active)​

• You can NOT fly in a Restricted Area

  • If the area is active​

• Contact ATC and ask or contact the ATC agency via the frequency on your sectional chart

Warning Area

• Shown by a blue hash line

  • With 'W' and ending with a number (W-292W)

• Found off the coast

• Low control area or low radar coverage

Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)

• Show up at any given time.

  • ALWAYS Check NOTAMs or Call FSS, and make sure your digital maps are update and most current.​

• Used for Sporting Events, VIP movement, Firefighting, etc. 

• Shown ONLY on digital maps by a red line​

• You can NOT fly into a TFR 

• If you do fly into one, you WILL LOSE your Pilot Certificate