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Uncontrolled Airspace

What is uncontrolled airspace?

FAA handbook figure illustrating uncontrolled airspace

Uncontrolled airspace, also called Class G airspace, is the portion of airspace that has not been designated as Class A, B, C, D, or E. It extends from the surface up to the base of the overlying Class E airspace, and air traffic control does not provide separation services to aircraft operating there. Think of it as the "leftover" airspace—wherever the controlled classes aren't, Class G fills in from the ground up.

Also known as: Class G, Class G airspace

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