What does CFA stand for, and what is notable about it?

• A. Controlled Firing Area; not depicted on sectional
• B. Civilian Firing Area; depicted on sectional
• C. Controlled Flight Area; requires ATC clearance
• D. Comprehensive Fire Area; separate from MOA

Answer: (A)

Controlled Firing Area stands for a type of special-use airspace where firing activities occur. Its notable feature is that it is not depicted on sectional charts; you won’t see boundaries for a CFA on the map. The firing range operator controls the activity, and air traffic is deconflicted by that organization rather than by ATC. When the firing stops, the airspace reverts to normal operations. The other phrases are not correct expansions or describe concepts that don’t apply to CFAs.