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Radio communications and ATC

OFFSHORE/CONTROL AIRSPACE AREA

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Meaning of OFFSHORE/CONTROL AIRSPACE AREA

That portion of airspace between the U.S. 12 NM limit and the oceanic CTA/FIR boundary within which air traffic control is exercised.

More about OFFSHORE/CONTROL AIRSPACE AREA

That portion of airspace between the U.S. 12 NM limit and the oceanic CTA/FIR boundary within which air traffic control is exercised. These areas are established to provide air traffic control services. Offshore/Control Airspace Areas may be classified as either Class A airspace or Class E airspace.