AirspaceQuestion 143 of 934

A pilot flies at or below 2,500 feet AGL within 4 NM of a Class D primary airport. What is the maximum indicated airspeed, unless ATC says otherwise?

  1. 250 knots
  2. 230 knots
  3. 180 knots
  4. 200 knots
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Correct answer: 200 knots

The limit near the primary airport of a Class C or Class D area is 200 knots indicated.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 3-2-5 Class D Airspace — Aircraft Speed, page 186

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026