What type of airspace provides air traffic control service to IFR and VFR flights?

The correct answer is controlled airspace. This type of airspace is designated for air traffic control (ATC) service to both Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flights. Controlled airspace is defined and established to ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft. In this airspace, ATC provides guidance, separation services, and essential communication to pilots, making it essential for maintaining safety, especially in busy areas.

Controlled airspace is categorized into various classes (A, B, C, D, and E), each with specific operational requirements and rules governing the flight operations within those classifications. For instance, Class A airspace requires all aircraft to operate under IFR, while Class B airspace has specific requirements for VFR operations to ensure safe separation from IFR traffic.

Uncontrolled airspace, in contrast, does not provide ATC services and allows pilots greater freedom to navigate; however, this also means that pilots are responsible for their own separation from other aircraft. Limited airspace and special use airspace further restrict operations for safety or security reasons, but they do not universally provide ATC services to all flights as controlled airspace does. Thus, controlled airspace is crucial for maintaining safety and order in the skies