Definition
SURFACE AREA
The airspace contained by the lateral boundary of the Class B, C, D, or E airspace designated for an airport that begins at the surface and extends upward.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.137 — § 91.137 Temporary flight restrictions in the vicinity of disaster/hazard areas.
- 14 CFR § 91.138 — § 91.138 Temporary flight restrictions in national disaster areas in the State of Hawaii.
- 14 CFR § 91.309 — § 91.309 Towing: Gliders and unpowered ultralight vehicles.
- 14 CFR § 91.303 — § 91.303 Aerobatic flight.
- 14 CFR § 91.215 — § 91.215 ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment and use.
- 14 CFR § 91.155 — § 91.155 Basic VFR weather minimums.
- 14 CFR § 91.1415 — § 91.1415 CAMP: Mechanical reliability reports.
- 14 CFR § 91.1083 — § 91.1083 Crewmember emergency training.
- 14 CFR § 91.1101 — § 91.1101 Pilots: Initial, transition, and upgrade ground training.
- 14 CFR § 91.818 — § 91.818 Special flight authorization to exceed Mach 1.
- 14 CFR § 91.527 — § 91.527 Operating in icing conditions.
- 14 CFR § 91.225 — § 91.225 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment and use.
- 14 CFR § 91.145 — § 91.145 Management of aircraft operations in the vicinity of aerial demonstrations and major sporting events.
- 14 CFR § 91.129 — § 91.129 Operations in Class D airspace.
- 14 CFR § 91.119 — § 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General.
- 14 CFR § 91.117 — § 91.117 Aircraft speed.
- 14 CFR § 91.13 — § 91.13 Careless or reckless operation.
17 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.