Military airspace

Military airspace is any area in which military aircraft are present and participate in a variety of activities. There are many kinds of airspace.

Military operating areas[]

A military operations area (MOA) is a zone in which military aircraft conduct non-hazardous exercises. It is highly recommended that pilots check for information on the MOA before proceeding into the zone.^[1]

Controlled firing zones[]

Controlled firing zones are operated in such a way that they do not interfere with and/or pose a threat to civilian aircraft.^[1]

Alert areas[]

Alert areas are zones where unusual air exercises like pilot training are performed. Once again pilots are advised to contact the area prior to entering.

References[]

^ ^a ^b Hurley, David J. (1990-08-08). "Advisory Circular - Military Flying Activities" (PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-12-23. Retrieved 2014-05-01.

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[ac210-5b-1] Hurley, David J. (1990-08-08). "Advisory Circular - Military Flying Activities" (PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-12-23. Retrieved 2014-05-01.

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