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What must a VFR pilot do before entering Class D airspace?

Choices

  • Obtain an explicit clearance to enter

    That is the Class B rule.

  • ✓ Establish two-way radio communication with the towercorrect

    Class D requires two-way communication with the control tower.

  • Squawk 7500

    7500 indicates hijacking; never use it as an entry procedure.

  • Nothing is required

    Class D is controlled airspace with a communication requirement.

Why

Class D requires establishing two-way radio communication with the tower before entering. If the controller responds using your call sign, communication is established.

FAA source: AIM 3-2-5 / 14 CFR 91.129browse the reference library →

This is taught in Busy Airports: Class B, C and D — study the lessons free, then practice with grading and mastery tracking.

Original study question written for this course — representative of FAA knowledge-test topics, not an actual current FAA exam question.

What must a VFR pilot do before entering Class D airspace? · PPL Free Ground School