AGL Airspace Classes Ceiling 
Pilot Institute
JUNE 27, 2025
Know what special scenarios still require a waiver, such as flying BVLOS operations, flights above people, or flights that exceed the standard 400 feet AGL. What Is Controlled Airspace? Class C Altitude Range: Surface to 4,000 feet above airport elevation (charted in MSL). Ceiling is labeled in brackets within the airspace.
Flight Training Central
MARCH 18, 2024
Class C Class C airspace surrounds airports handling a moderate volume of air traffic and resembles a two-layer upside-down wedding cake in shape. It typically extends to 4,000′ AGL. To operate in Class C, you’ll need to establish communications with ATC and hold at least a student pilot certificate.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 24, 2024
VFR flyways, corridors, and transition routes help VFR traffic transit the crowded airspace. What is Class B Airspace? Class B (or Bravo) airspace surrounds the busiest airports in the country. The airspace funnels vast traffic volumes to and from major metro areas. The shelves extend outwards from the core.
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