Which rule applies to operating inside a prohibited area?

Which rule applies to operating inside a prohibited area?

• A. The area is open for all operations
• B. Operating requires ATC clearance
• C. Operating requires permission from the using agency
• D. The area is only for military use

Answer: (C)

Prohibited airspace is off-limits by the authority that controls it. Entry isn’t allowed unless that agency explicitly grants permission. That’s why the rule is you must obtain authorization from the using agency that established the restriction. ATC clearance alone doesn’t override a prohibition, because the restriction rests with the agency that controls the airspace, not with air traffic control. The area isn’t simply open for all operations, and it isn’t necessarily limited only to military use—permission can involve civilian or other authorities depending on the situation.

Prohibited airspace is off-limits by the authority that controls it. Entry isn’t allowed unless that agency explicitly grants permission. That’s why the rule is you must obtain authorization from the using agency that established the restriction. ATC clearance alone doesn’t override a prohibition, because the restriction rests with the agency that controls the airspace, not with air traffic control. The area isn’t simply open for all operations, and it isn’t necessarily limited only to military use—permission can involve civilian or other authorities depending on the situation.