ENR 1.4  ATS AIRSPACE CLASSIFICATION

1.   Classification of ATS airspace in Budapest FIR are as follow:

1.1   Controlled airspace

Class C:

IFR and VFR flights are permitted, all flights are subject to air traffic control service and IFR flights are separated from other IFR flights and from VFR flights. VFR flights are separated from IFR flights and receive traffic information in respect of other VFR flights (and traffic avoidance advise on request).

These are the controlled airspace below FL660, excluding Taszár MTMA/MCTR and Kosice TMA2.

Class D:

IFR and VFR flights are permitted, all flights are subject to air traffic control service and IFR flights are separated from other IFR flights and from VFR flights. VFR flights are separated from IFR flights and receive traffic information in respect of other VFR flights (and traffic avoidance advise on request).

These are the controlled airspace of Taszár MTMA/MCTR and Kosice TMA2.

1.2   Uncontrolled airspace

Class F:

Both IFR and VFR flights are permitted and receive flight information service and traffic avoidance advise if requested.

These are the uncontrolled airspace between 4000 feet AMSL and 9500 feet (2900 m) AMSL, furthermore aerodrome TIZs

Class G:

Only VFR flights are permitted and receive flight information service if requested.

These are the uncontrolled airspace below 4000 feet AMSL.

Classes A, B and E are not applied.

The requirements for flights within each class of airspace
ClassType of flightSeparation providedService providedVMC visibility and distance from cloud minimaSpeed limitationRadio communication requirementSubject to an ATC clearance
CIFRIFR from IFR
IFR from VFR
Air traffic control serviceNot applicableNot applicableContinuous two wayYes
VFRVFR from IFRAir traffic control service for separation from IFR
VFR/VFR traffic information (and traffic avoidance on request)
8km at and above FL100; 5km below FL100. 1500m horizontal; 300m vertical distance from cloud. VFR flights are not permitted above continuous cloud layer (i.e. overcast -OVC)Max. 250kt (460km/h) IAS below FL100 (3050m STD)Continuous two wayYes
DIFRIFR from IFRAir traffic control service including traffic information about VFR flights (and traffic avoidance advise on request)Not applicableMax. 250kt (460km/h) IASContinuous two wayYes
VFRNILTraffic information BTN VFR and IFR flights (and traffic avoidance on request)8km at and above FL100; 5km below FL100. 1500m horizontal; 300m vertical distance from cloud.Max. 250kt (460km/h) IAS below FL100 (3050m STD)Continuous two wayYes
FIFRNILAir traffic advisory service; flight information serviceNot applicableMax. 250kt (460km/h) IAS below FL100 (3050m STD)Continuous two wayNo
VFRNILFlight information service5km below FL100. 1500m horizontal; 300m vertical distance from cloud. VFR flights are not permitted above continuous cloud layer (i.e. overcast - OVC)Max. 250kt (460km/h) IAS below FL100 (3050m STD)NO, with the exception of gliders in cloud and night VFR flightsNo
GVFR onlyNILFlight information serviceFlight visibility at and below 3000ft (900m) ALT or 1000ft AGL: 5 km 1500 m for low speed air planes 750 m for helicopters and balloons
Continuous ground contact required.
Max. 250kt (460km/h) IASNO, with the exception of night VFR flightsNo