Commercial Pilot License (CPL) 2026 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

The type of airspace that may allow IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) flights to transit while ensuring separation is Military Operations Areas (MOAs). MOAs are established to separate military training activities from IFR traffic and can be used by general aviation aircraft when the airspace is not actively in use for military training exercises.

When an MOA is active, air traffic control (ATC) will typically provide advisories and recommend avoiding the area, but they can provide IFR clearance through or around the MOA if the airspace is not being actively utilized for operations. This helps maintain safety while allowing for the efficient movement of both military and civilian aircraft.

Prohibited Areas, on the other hand, are airspaces where all aircraft are generally prohibited from flying, making IFR transit impossible. Restricted Areas, while allowing some aircraft to operate, usually require prior permission and do not typically ensure safe transit without restrictions. Warning Areas are similar to restricted areas but are generally over international waters, and while they may allow transits, they do not have the same enforced separation requirements as MOAs.