SVFR operations in weather less than VFR conditions are authorized only with what surface areas?

• A. A, B, C, D below 12,000 MSL
• B. B, C, D, E below 10,000 MSL
• C. B, C, D, E below 8,000 MSL
• D. A, B, D, E below 15,000 MSL

Answer: (B)

Special VFR can be flown only within controlled airspace that has a surface area designation, namely the Class B, C, D, or E surface areas, and it must be conducted below 10,000 feet MSL. This combination lets ATC manage separation even when weather is below VFR minimums. The best choice reflects both requirements: it lists the surface areas B, C, D, and E and specifies the altitude limit of below 10,000 ft MSL. Choices that include Class A (which does not have a surface area for SVFR) or omit E, or use an altitude limit other than below 10,000 ft, do not fit the rule.