What type of airspace surrounds an airport with moderate traffic and has specific operational requirements?

The airspace surrounding an airport with moderate traffic that has specific operational requirements is Class C airspace. This type of airspace is designed to manage traffic around busy airports while ensuring safety for both commercial and private aircraft operations.

Class C airspace typically extends from the surface up to a specified altitude, usually 4,000 feet above the airport elevation, and encompasses a radius of approximately five nautical miles from the airport. Within this airspace, air traffic control (ATC) services are provided to both IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) and VFR (Visual Flight Rules) aircraft.

Pilots operating in Class C airspace are required to establish two-way radio communication with ATC before entering and must be equipped with a transponder that can report altitude. This ensures that all aircraft are aware of each other and helps manage the overall flow of air traffic, reducing the likelihood of conflicts or accidents.

In contrast, Class B airspace, which surrounds the busiest airports, has more stringent requirements and is designed to accommodate higher volumes of air traffic, while Class D airspace is typically for airports with an operational control tower that manage less complex traffic scenarios. Class E airspace is less structured, often allowing for more flexible operations without specific requirements related to