In which airspace is Special VFR not permitted?

• A. Class B
• B. Class D
• C. Class C
• D. Class E

Answer: (D)

Special VFR is a way to fly under VFR when visibility and other VFR minimums aren’t met, but you must have explicit clearance from ATC and the airspace must support SVFR procedures. That kind of clearance and the associated ATC separation services are provided in controlled airspaces where ATC can actively manage traffic—typically Class B, Class C, and Class D. In Class E, even though it is controlled airspace, there isn’t a standard SVFR authorization framework in place, so SVFR flights aren’t permitted there. So, the airspace where Special VFR isn’t allowed is Class E.