FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)OperationsEasy
A remote pilot in command reviews a sectional chart before a survey flight and notices an area outlined in magenta and labeled 'A-211.' What does this airspace designation indicate?
- AAn area of concentrated pilot training or unusual aerial activity, with no entry restriction
- BDanger airspace over open water used for weapons testing
- CA military training area with entry restricted to military aircraft only
- DAirspace requiring specific authorization due to national defense activities
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. An area of concentrated pilot training or unusual aerial activity, with no entry restriction
An 'A-' designation on a sectional chart identifies an Alert Area, which warns pilots of a high volume of pilot training or unusual aerial activity. No special clearance is legally required to enter, but extra vigilance is advised.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This describes a Warning Area (W-), typically over water.
- C. This describes a Military Operations Area (MOA), not an Alert Area.
- D. This describes a Restricted Area (R-), which requires specific authorization.
Alert Area (A-)
Special use airspace charted in magenta to alert pilots to a high volume of pilot training or unusual aerial activity; entry is not restricted but requires increased vigilance.
- Charted with an 'A-' identifier
- No FAA authorization required to enter
- Pilots must exercise extra caution for other traffic
Memory trick: 'A' is for Aware — Alert Areas just want you paying attention, not asking permission.