When operating through restricted airspace, what is required before entry?

When operating through restricted airspace, what is required before entry?

• A. Prior coordination
• B. Direct Clearance
• C. Filing a separate flight plan
• D. No special action required

Answer: (A)

Coordination with the appropriate ATC facility before entry is required. Restricted airspace is set aside for military use and can be active at any time, so pilots must inform ATC and obtain permission (a clearance if the area is active) to penetrate it. This ensures ATC knows your position and intentions and can provide a safe clearance or advise you to reroute. A direct clearance can be issued, but only after proper coordination. Filing a separate flight plan is not automatically required just to pass through, and no special action is not correct because entry cannot occur without coordinating with ATC.

Coordination with the appropriate ATC facility before entry is required. Restricted airspace is set aside for military use and can be active at any time, so pilots must inform ATC and obtain permission (a clearance if the area is active) to penetrate it. This ensures ATC knows your position and intentions and can provide a safe clearance or advise you to reroute. A direct clearance can be issued, but only after proper coordination. Filing a separate flight plan is not automatically required just to pass through, and no special action is not correct because entry cannot occur without coordinating with ATC.