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SURFACE AREA

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

The airspace contained by the lateral boundary of the Class B, C, D, or E airspace designated for an airport that begins at the surface and extends upward.

In the 7110.65

Used in 18 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-1-16Surface Areas
  2. 2-10-3Tower Team Position Responsibilities
  3. 3-1-1Provide Service
  4. 3-1-9Use of Tower Radar Displays
  5. 3-1-11Surface Area Restrictions
  6. 3-3-3Timely Information
  7. 3-4-10Runway Edge Lights
  8. 4-3-2Departure Clearances
  9. 4-7-6Arrival Information
  10. 4-7-11Arrival Information by Approach Control Facilities
  11. 5-6-1Application
  12. 7-2-1Visual Separation
  13. 7-5-1Authorization
  14. 7-5-3Separation
  15. 7-5-5Local Operations
  16. 7-5-7Ground Visibility Below 1 Mile
  17. 7-5-8Flight Visibility Below 1 Mile
  18. 13-1-8Recording of Control Data