What is required to enter Class B Airspace in Canada?

To enter Class B Airspace in Canada, obtaining a clearance along with a flight plan is indeed necessary for both Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Controlled Visual Flight Rules (CVFR) operations. This airspace is designated to provide a high level of air traffic control services, typically surrounding major airports, and is characterized by its associated air safety protocols.

When operating in Class B Airspace, pilots must communicate with the appropriate ATC to ensure that they are following all procedural requirements and maintaining safe separation from other aircraft. The necessity of a clearance signifies that ATC has approved the pilot’s entry into the airspace, which is crucial for managing the increased traffic density and ensuring the safety of all operations within that class.

While Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flights can operate in many classes of airspace with fewer requirements, the higher-density traffic and more complex operations in Class B necessitate stricter controls, underscoring the importance of a clearance when planning to operate in this environment.

Other options reflect either insufficient requirements or misunderstandings about the procedural norms applied in controlled airspace, particularly in the context of the specific services and authorizations granted to pilots for operating safely in such environments.