FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)Airspace and Operating RequirementsEasy
A remote pilot reviewing a sectional chart notices an area marked with blue hatched lines and the word 'PROHIBITED' along with a P-number. What does this area represent?
- AA restricted area that allows UAS flight with prior notice to the controlling agency
- BA temporary flight restriction that expires after 24 hours
- CA military operations area where non-participating aircraft may transit with caution
- DAirspace where flight is prohibited for national security or welfare reasons, requiring specific government authorization
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Airspace where flight is prohibited for national security or welfare reasons, requiring specific government authorization
Prohibited areas (P-##) are established under 14 CFR Part 73 to prohibit flight over sensitive areas such as the White House or Camp David for national security or welfare reasons; entry generally requires specific government authorization, not just notice like a restricted area.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Confuses prohibited areas with restricted areas, which have different entry procedures.
- B. Prohibited areas are permanent special use airspace, not temporary.
- C. MOAs are for military training, not prohibited flight.
Prohibited Area (P-space)
Special use airspace where aircraft flight is prohibited for security or welfare reasons; depicted on sectionals with a P-number.
- Established under 14 CFR Part 73
- Depicted with blue hatched lines and a P-number
- Entry requires specific coordination/authorization from the controlling agency
- Examples include Washington D.C. area airspace
Memory trick: Prohibited = 'Positively No Entry'