Class G airspace within the United States extends up to 14,500' Mean Sea Level (MSL)
At and above this altitude is Class E, excluding the airspace less than 1500' above the terrain and certain special use airspace areas
Airspace Depiction:
Amazon, Sectional Charts
Amazon, Sectional Charts
Class G airspace is not depicted on any chart
Air Traffic Control Facility:
None
VFR Visibility Requirements:
In accordance with FAR 91.155:
Altitude: 1,200' or less above the surface (regardless of MSL altitude)
Flight Visibility:
Day: 1 SM
Night: 3 SM
Distance from Clouds
Clear of clouds
More than 1,200' above the surface, but less than 10,000' MSL
Flight Visibility:
Day: 1 SM
Night: 3 SM
Distance from Clouds:
500' Below
1,000' Above
2,000' Horizontal
More than 1,200' above the surface and at or above 10,000' MSL
Flight Visiblity:
Day and Night: 5 SM
Distance from Clouds:
1,000' Below
1,000' Above
1 SM Horizontal
Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements:
Entry Requirements:
None
Qualifications:
Student pilot certificate
Aircraft Separation:
No formal separation services are provided
The pilot is responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft
Small Unmanned Aircraft Operations:
No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport unless that person has prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)
No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that interferes with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport, or seaplane base
Restrictions:
250 knots below 10,000' MSL
Notes:
Except when associated with a temporary control tower, ATC does not have responsibility for or authority over aircraft in Class G airspace; however, most regulations affecting pilots and aircraft still apply
Pilots are reminded that in addition to IFR altitude or flight level requirements, FAR 91.177 includes the IFR requirement to remain at least 1,000' (2,000' in mountainous terrain) above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 NM from course to be flown
IFR Altitudes (below 18,000'):
0 to 179 degrees: Odd thousands MSL (3,000', 5000', etc.)
180 to 359 degrees: Even thousands MSL (2,000', 4000', etc.)
When approaching to land at an airport without an operating control tower in Class G airspace:
Each pilot of an airplane must make all turns of that airplane to the left unless the airport displays approved light signals or visual markings indicating that turns should be made to the right, in which case the pilot must make all turns to the right
Each pilot of a helicopter or a powered parachute must avoid the flow of fixed-wing aircraft
Except when necessary for training or certification, the pilot in command of a civil turbojet-powered aircraft must use, as a final flap setting, the minimum certificated landing flap setting set forth in the approved performance information in the Airplane Flight Manual for the applicable conditions
Each pilot in command has the final authority and responsibility for the safe operation of the pilot's airplane, and may use a different flap setting for that airplane if the pilot determines that it is necessary in the interest of safety
Unless otherwise authorized or required by ATC, no person may operate an aircraft to, from, through, or on an airport having an operational control tower unless two-way radio communications are maintained between that aircraft and the control tower
Communications must be established prior to 4 NM from the airport, up to and including 2,500' AGL
If the aircraft radio fails in flight, the pilot in command may operate that aircraft and land if weather conditions are at or above basic VFR weather minimums, visual contact with the tower is maintained, and a clearance to land is received
