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Class E Surface Area Shape

Class E surface areas are established primarily to

  • A.reserve airspace for drone deliveries
  • B.protect instrument approach and departure procedures at an airport
  • C.create a buffer zone for stadium events
Correct answer

B. protect instrument approach and departure procedures at an airport

Why

Class E surface areas extend controlled airspace to the ground so instrument approaches and departures remain in controlled airspace. They are an IFR protection tool, not a drone zone or event buffer.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 2 · ACS knowledge area: Airspace Classification and Operating Requirements · From the Airspace & Flight Restrictions practice bank (AIR-054).

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