Washington, D.C. SFRA (Special Flight Rules Area) Description: - 30 nm radius of the DCA VOR/DME - Speed restriction ring 30 to 60 nm radius of the DCA VOR/DME - Surface up to but not including FL180 Requirements/Limitations: - Active IFR or D.C. SFRA flight plan - Two-way radio communication - Discrete transponder code (Mode C) - Enter and exit via specific " gates " - 180 KIAS or less in the D.C. SFRA, if able - 230 KIAS or less in the 30 to 60 nm speed restriction ring, if able - Before operating within 60 nm of the D.C. SFRA, pilots must complete FAA's online training course at faasafety.gov Question: If I'm given permission to enter the Washington, D.C. SFRA, do I also have permission to enter the Class B airspace within? Answer: No. You need a specific clearance to enter the Class B airspace. FAR Part 93, Subpart V, & AIM 3-5-7 © Air Safety Institute airsafetyinstitute.orghttp://www.faasafety.gov http://www.airsafetyinstitute.org http://www.airsafetyinstitute.org