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SPECIAL ACTIVITY AIRSPACE (SAA)

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

Airspace with defined dimensions within the National Airspace System wherein limitations may be imposed upon operations for national defense, homeland security, public interest, or public safety. Special activity airspace includes but is not limited to the following; Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace (ATCAA), Altitude Reservations (ALTRV), Military Training Routes (MTR), Air Refueling Tracks and Anchors, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), Special Security Instructions (SSI), etc. Special Use Airspace (SUA) is a subset of Special Activity Airspace.

See SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE.

Also called SAA.

In the 7110.65

Used in 4 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 1-2-6Abbreviations
  2. 2-10-1En Route or Oceanic Sector Team Position Responsibilities
  3. 5-13-10ERAM Visual Indicator of Special Activity Airspace (SAA) Status
  4. 13-1-17Airspace Configuration Elements