Which of the following is required to operate in Class B airspace?

To operate in Class B airspace, obtaining clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC) is mandatory. This requirement is essential because Class B airspace is typically located around busy airports with high volumes of air traffic. The clearance ensures that ATC can manage and separate the various aircraft effectively to maintain safety and efficiency in such complex airspace.

Before entering Class B airspace, pilots must communicate with ATC and receive explicit permission to do so. This process helps prevent collisions and promotes organized flow of traffic. It is important for pilots to remember that simply having a VFR flight plan or adhering to visual flight rules does not substitute the need for ATC clearance in this type of airspace.

In Class B airspace, although operating under a Private Pilot License allows for general flight operations, it does not specifically meet the clearance requirement necessary for entry. Similarly, while following visual flight rules is essential for operations in many airspaces, in Class B, the priority is on obtaining ATC clearance.