ENR 1.4 ATS AIRSPACE

1.4 ATS AIRSPACE CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Classification of airspace

ATS airspace within the boundaries of the XZ division will be classified in accordance with ICAO standards. ICAO airspace classifications not in use within the XZ division are indicated accordingly.

Class A All controlled airspace FL145 and above or as designated.
Class B Not used in XZ Division.
Class C All controlled airspace below FL145. In the case of an ATZ, aerodrome separation will be applied.
Class D Not used in XZ Division.
Class E Not used in XZ Division.
Class F Not used in XZ Division.
Class G All uncontrolled airspace.

Speed restrictions for specific airspaces are given with the description for: –

  1. STAR’s (where applicable);
  2. Noise abatement;
  3. Rules and regulations
Class Type of flight Separation provided Service provided Speed limitation Radio communication Subject to an
ATC clearance
A IFR only All aircraft Air traffic control service Not applicable Continuous two-way Yes
B IFR
VFR
All aircraft Air traffic control service As published for relevant airspace Continuous two-way Yes
C IFR

VFR
IFR from IFR
IFR from VFR

VFR from IFR
Air traffic control service As published for relevant airspace Continuous two-way Yes
D IFR

VFR
IFR from IFR

Not provided
Air traffic control service incl. traffic information about VFR flights (and traffic avoidance advice upon request)

Traffic information between VFR and IFR flights (and traffic avoidance advice upon request)
As published for relevant airspace Continuous two-way Yes
E IFR

VFR
IFR from IFR

Not provided
Air traffic control service and traffic information about VFR flights as far as practical

Traffic information as far as practical
As published for relevant airspace Continuous two-way

Not required
Yes

No
F IFR

VFR
IFR from IFR as far as practical

Not provided
Air traffic advisory service

Flight information service
As published for relevant airspace Continuous two-way No

No
G IFR

VFR
Not provided

Not provided
Flight information service

Flight information service
As published for relevant airspace Continuous two-way

Not required
No

No