Which statement about activation of the KINGS 4 MOA is true?

Which statement about activation of the KINGS 4 MOA is true?

• A. A flight plan is required to activate the MOA
• B. ATC clearance is required to activate the MOA
• C. No action is needed to activate the MOA
• D. MOA activation is automatic on entry

Answer: (A)

Activation of a MOA is controlled through notices and a filed flight plan. For KINGS 4 MOA, having a flight plan on file is what makes the MOA active for your flight, so ATC can coordinate separation from any ongoing military activity. Without a filed flight plan, the MOA isn’t activated for you, and you should avoid the airspace or wait for appropriate authorization. Activation isn’t achieved merely by entering the area, and ATC clearance alone doesn’t “turn on” the MOA. The active status depends on the flight plan and current notices.

Activation of a MOA is controlled through notices and a filed flight plan. For KINGS 4 MOA, having a flight plan on file is what makes the MOA active for your flight, so ATC can coordinate separation from any ongoing military activity. Without a filed flight plan, the MOA isn’t activated for you, and you should avoid the airspace or wait for appropriate authorization. Activation isn’t achieved merely by entering the area, and ATC clearance alone doesn’t “turn on” the MOA. The active status depends on the flight plan and current notices.