What is the classification of airspace over Tomlinson Airport up to 18,000 feet MSL?

The classification of airspace over Tomlinson Airport up to 18,000 feet MSL (Mean Sea Level) is Class E airspace. This classification is applicable in areas where controlled airspace begins to transition from the surface up to 18,000 feet. Class E airspace is designed to provide air traffic control services to aircraft operating under instrument flight rules (IFR) and serves as a buffer to Class A airspace, which starts at 18,000 feet MSL.

In Class E airspace, pilots are required to adhere to specific operational rules concerning visibility and cloud clearance, but they may operate without a clearance from air traffic control when flying under visual flight rules (VFR). This designation is important for maintaining safety and efficient traffic management, especially in proximity to airports and near heavily-trafficked flight routes.

While other classifications like Class A, Class C, and Class G exist in the airspace system, they do not apply in the same way to the space over Tomlinson Airport up to 18,000 feet. Class A airspace is exclusively for IFR operations, starting at 18,000 feet, while Class C airspace is typically found around larger airports with a significant amount of commercial traffic, and