B4UFLY

[ANT0407]

Just curious why the B4UFLY app powered by Kittyhawk says I'm "good to go" when I'm litterally at the end of the runway of the airport. I intentionally tried the app there because i was sure it would tell me i shouldn't fly there and i wanted to see what that message looked like. I have never flown nor would i ever fly there, i was just curious what the app would say.

 

[jeplane]

You are good to go because this is a class G airspace with no need to get an authorization.

 

[ANT0407]

Thank you for the info.

 

[lilewis]

How could what appears to be an airport have class G airspace?

 

[jeplane]

Not sure I understand the question...

But, there are thousands of airports without a tower. (That makes them class G for the most part, sometimes class E, but that's another topic)

Aircraft operates there, by making radio calls "in the blind" and having the pilot's head on a swivel, so he can stay clear of traffic on his own.

A UAS pilot can fly in class G without any requirements for authorization, but it would make sense to stay clear of the runway alignments by at least 2 miles. An airplane would be around 600 feet by then, giving you only 200 feet clearance. 3 miles would be better, as an airplane would be around 900 feet.

It might also be prudent to invest in a used portable aviation radio to listen to the traffic pattern.

 

[dylanthecat]

Jeplane is correct. Class G starts at the surface and goes up to 699 feet in that area. Then it becomes Class E.