airspace entry requirement, equipment, pilot certificate

Class A

Entry requirement: ATC clearance

Equipment: IFR equipped

Minimum pilot certificate: instrument rating

Class B

Entry requirement: ATC clearance

Equipment: Two-way radio, transponder

with altitude reporting capability

Minimum pilot certificate: Private—(However, a student or

recreational pilot may operate at

other than the primary airport if

seeking private pilot certification and

if regulatory requirements are met.)

Class C

Entry requirement: Two-way radio communications

prior to entry

Equipment: Two-way radio, transponder

with altitude reporting capability

Minimum pilot certificate: no specific requirement

Class D

Entry requirement: Two-way radio communications

prior to entry

Equipment: Two-way radio

Minimum pilot certificate: no specific requirement

Class E

Entry requirement: none for vfr

Equipment: no specific requirement

Minimum pilot certificate: no specific requirement

Class G

Entry requirement: none

Equipment: no specific requirement

Minimum pilot certificate: no specific requirement