Airspace Classes Ceiling VOR 
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
In busy airspace (Class B, C, D, and E surface areas), airport beacons are often turned on during the day when ground visibility is less than 3 miles or the ceiling is less than 1,000 feet. Always cross-check airport beacon lights with other navigational information from charts, GPS, or VORs.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 24, 2024
VFR flyways, corridors, and transition routes help VFR traffic transit the crowded airspace. What is Class B Airspace? Class B (or Bravo) airspace surrounds the busiest airports in the country. The airspace funnels vast traffic volumes to and from major metro areas. The shelves extend outwards from the core.
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