Airspace class E
General
In Germany, airspace E usually extends from 2500 ft GND to FL100, provided it is not interrupted by airspace C or D. In the Alps, the airspace is raised to FL130, and lowered in the vicinity of commercial airports. There are 3 different lower limits. These are color-coded on the 1:1 000 000 route maps.
- 1000 ft AGL - pink
- 1700 ft AGL - blue
- 2500 ft AGL - green
With the kind permission of DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH. Not to be used for navigational purposes!
Airspace E is controlled airspace.
Rules
Important: In contrast to the other controlled airspaces, VFR traffic neither needs an active radio communication with air traffic control nor clearance to enter the airspace.
VMC Minima
As in all other airspaces, the following minima apply:
- Flight visibility above FL100: 8 km
- Visibility below FL100: 5 km
- Horizontal distance from clouds: 1500 m
- Distance from clouds vertically: 1000 ft