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In most areas of the US, Class E airspace begins at what height?

1,200 feet AGL in most areas.

  1. 700 feet AGL
  2. 1,200 feet AGL ✔
  3. 18,000 feet MSL

Why: The FAA handbook says the Class E base is 1,200 feet AGL in most areas. Near many airports it drops to 700 feet AGL or to the surface. Below Class E is uncontrolled Class G airspace.

Huh, didn't know that: All airspace above FL 600 is also Class E airspace.

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Sources

  1. Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 15 Airspace (FAA-H-8083-25C) https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/17_phak_ch15.pdf
  2. AIM 3-2 Controlled Airspace (Class E) https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap3_section_2.html

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