Airspace & Restrictions

Which pair of special use airspace areas is regulatory — established through rulemaking in 14 CFR part 73?

Answer

Prohibited areas and restricted areas

AIM 3-4-1 states that prohibited and restricted areas are regulatory special use airspace established in 14 CFR part 73 through the rulemaking process, while warning areas, MOAs, alert areas, controlled firing areas, and national security areas are nonregulatory.

Source: AIM 3-4-1

Not the answer

  • Controlled firing areas and alert areas
  • Military operations areas and alert areas
  • Warning areas and national security areas

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