How does one determine the boundary of a SUA on a chart?

How does one determine the boundary of a SUA on a chart?

• A. The boundary is depicted on the chart with the SUA label; refer to the legend for symbols and times.
• B. The boundary is shown by a line colored red.
• C. There is no boundary shown; only NOTAMs describe it.
• D. The boundary is shown as a shaded area with no labels.

Answer: (A)

Special Use Airspace boundaries are shown on the chart by a boundary line around the area and a label marked SUA, with the operating times listed in the legend. This combination gives you the exact geographic limits and when the airspace is active, so you can plan accordingly. The legend explains what the symbol and times mean, so you know how to read it consistently. Relying on color alone doesn’t provide the full active-time information, and NOTAMs describe temporary changes rather than the permanent depicted boundary. A shaded area without labels wouldn’t tell you the limits or the activation times.

Special Use Airspace boundaries are shown on the chart by a boundary line around the area and a label marked SUA, with the operating times listed in the legend. This combination gives you the exact geographic limits and when the airspace is active, so you can plan accordingly. The legend explains what the symbol and times mean, so you know how to read it consistently. Relying on color alone doesn’t provide the full active-time information, and NOTAMs describe temporary changes rather than the permanent depicted boundary. A shaded area without labels wouldn’t tell you the limits or the activation times.