Airspace & ChartsQuestion 52 of 100
A remote pilot notices an area on the sectional outlined in blue hatching and labeled with a P prefix followed by a number. Which statement correctly describes how Part 107 treats this airspace?
a.Flight there is prohibited unless the remote pilot has permission from the using agency
b.The restriction takes effect only above 18,000 ft MSL, so low flights are unaffected
c.Transiting the area is allowed while below 400 ft AGL and within visual line of sight
d.The area is closed only during the published hours printed in the chart margin panel
Explanation
A P prefix identifies a prohibited area established for security or national welfare reasons, and §107.45 bars small UAS operations in prohibited and restricted areas without permission from the using or controlling agency. Prohibited areas extend from the surface upward, so a low altitude or a visual line of sight operation gains no exemption. Unlike some restricted areas and MOAs, prohibited areas are continuously in effect rather than limited to published hours.
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