Restricted Areas

Types of Restricted Areas

All aircraft operating in restricted airspace should be assigned a dedicated squawk (including formation elements).
An exception is ED-R 150 (Night Low-Flying System), which uses specific squawks for low-level flying (refer to transponder).
Upon entering restricted airspace, aircraft must autonomously or under instruction switch to the tactical frequency (e.g., TRAMON/GCI). If TRAMON/GCI is offline, entering aircraft should monitor the current frequency for traffic information.

ED-R (Restricted Area)

A permanently or temporarily restricted airspace that may only be entered with explicit permission.
Purpose: Protection of security-sensitive facilities, military exercises, major events, or state visits.
Example: ED-R 146 (Berlin) protects government buildings and diplomatic facilities.

ED-D (Danger Area)

An airspace where activities potentially hazardous to aircraft take place. Flight is not strictly prohibited, but caution is advised.
Purpose: Shooting exercises, missile tests, military operations.
Example: ED-D 19A is used for military training missions.: 

TRA (Temporary Reserved Airspace)

A flexibly activated airspace reserved for military exercises or special operations.
Purpose: Air combat exercises, aerial refueling, tactical maneuvers.
Example: TRA Lauter (in southern Germany).

Phraseology Examples

Clearance to operate in a TRA

 

Clearance to operate in parts of a TRA

 

Aerial refuelling within a TRA

 

Entry into ED-R 150 (Night Low-Flying System)