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Control zone

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In the UK, control zones are normally class D airspace and usually extend from the surface to 2000 ft AGL. They can be observed to be usually rectangular, extending along the axis of the main runway, although irregular shapes may be used where more complex airspace dictates this (see Liverpool
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In the USA the term control zone is no longer used and has been replaced by airspace class D. Typically it extends 5 miles in diameter with a height of 2500 ft AGL (above ground level) around small commercial airports. Aircraft are required to establish radio contact with the control tower
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before entering and to maintain in contact while in class D airspace. This implies that an aircraft must be equipped with at least a portable radio to fly in Class D airspace.
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Airspace Structure/Visual Flight Rules in the Federal Republic of Germany – Example
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In Germany, control zones are a special type of class D airspace, called
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Index

Control Zone
aviation
controlled airspace
control area
airport
air traffic control
control area
Airway (aviation)
Flight information region
Terminal control area
Area control center
FAA

FAA

Deutsche Flugsicherung
Airspace Structure/Visual Flight Rules in the Federal Republic of Germany – Example
Archived
Wayback Machine
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Commercial aviation
Airlines
Airline codes
Airline holding companies
Cargo airline
Charter airlines
Flag carriers
Low-cost airlines

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