Class E Airspace, Transition Area (700 agl) Description: - Surrounds many nontowered airports - Extends the floor of Class E airspace down to 700 agl to accomodate IFR procedures Requirements/Limitations: Below 10,000 msl: - Visibility: Three statute miles - Cloud clearance: - 500 feet below - 1,000 feet above - 2,000 feet horizontal - Above 10,000 MSL excluding below 2,500 AGL: - Transponder w/ Mode C - ADS-B Out (1090ES or 978 UAT)* *ADS-B Out is also required over the Gulf of Mexico at and above 3,000 MSL within 12 nautical miles of the coastline of the United States. Question: What purpose do Class E transition areas serve? Answer: Class E transition areas exist to help IFR traffic transition to or from the terminal or en route environment. Ref. FAR 91.127 and AIM 3-2-6(e)(3) © Air Safety Institute airsafetyinstitute.orghttp://www.airsafetyinstitute.org http://www.airsafetyinstitute.org