14 CFR · Part 71
14 CFR § 71.9
Overlapping airspace designations.
(a)
When overlapping airspace designations apply to the same airspace, the operating rules associated with the more restrictive airspace designation apply.
(b)
For the purpose of this section—
(1)
Class A airspace is more restrictive than Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, or Class G airspace;
(2)
Class B airspace is more restrictive than Class C, Class D, Class E, or Class G airspace;
(3)
Class C airspace is more restrictive than Class D, Class E, or Class G airspace;
(4)
Class D airspace is more restrictive than Class E or Class G airspace; and
(5)
Class E is more restrictive than Class G airspace.
Reflects the eCFR edition current as of July 6, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 17, 2026.
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