Warning Area Description: - Extends outward from 3 nm off the coast - Warns pilots of potentially hazardous activities - Only the airspace effective below 10,000 msl is shown Requirements/Limitations: - VFR flight through active warning areas is permitted, though not recommended Question: Am I required to contact ATC before entering a warning area? Answer: No, but you should contact the controlling ATC facility for status information prior to entry. Active warning areas can be dangerous to general aviation aircraft. Ref. AIM 3-4-4 © Air Safety Institute airsafetyinstitute.orghttp://www.airsafetyinstitute.org http://www.airsafetyinstitute.org