Which of the following is a correct description of MOA?

• A. An airspace outside Class A used to separate non-hazardous military activities from IFR traffic and to identify for VFR where activities are conducted
• B. A restricted area
• C. A control zone
• D. A prohibited area

Answer: (A)

Military Operations Area is designed to keep nonhazardous military training activities separate from IFR traffic and to show where those activities may be happening for pilots flying VFR. This airspace sits outside Class A, and when it’s active, ATC provides separation for IFR traffic inside it just as in other controlled airspace. VFR pilots may enter MOA, but they should stay vigilant for military operations and use common sense to avoid any hazards. This isn’t the same as a restricted or prohibited area, which have entry limits or prohibitions, nor is it the same as a control zone around an airport.