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Division of Airspace:
Kuwait Airspace is Divided into two Flight Information Regions (FIR's). At and above FL245, this is known as the Upper Flight Information Region and below FL245, it is known as the Lower Flight Information region.
Classification of Airspace:
The classification of airspace determines which flight rules apply and the minimum services that are to be provided in that airspace. There are 3 types of airspace in the Kuwait; A , D and G being the most restrictive and G being the least restrictive.
Class A:
- IFR Only
- ATC Clearance before entry
- Comply with ATC Instructions
- All aircraft are separated from each other
VFR flights are not permitted in Class A airspace - Special VFR is permitted in Class A Control Zones.
Class B:
- IFR and VFR
- ATC Clearance before entry
- Comply with ATC Instructions
- All aircraft are separated from each other
There is currently no Class B airspace located within the Kuwait.
Class C airspace in the Kuwait can be found in airways between FL195 and FL245.
Class D:
- IFR and VFR
- ATC Clearance before entry
- Comply with ATC Instructions
- IFR flights separated from other IFR flights
- Traffic Information on VFR flights passed to IFR flights, with avoidance advice if requested
- Traffic Information on VFR flights and IFR flights passed to other VFR flights
Class D airspace in the Kuwait can be found in most control zones around airports.
Class G:
- IFR and VFR
Class G airspace is Uncontrolled Airspace - More than half of the Kuwait airspace is class G, and can be found all around the country.