Operations in Class D airspace are primarily conducted around which types of locations?

Class D airspace is designated around airports that have an operational control tower. This type of airspace is established to provide a controlled environment for aircraft operations, ensuring that air traffic is managed safely and efficiently as it enters and exits the vicinity of the airport.

The primary purpose of Class D airspace is to facilitate the movement of aircraft to and from these tower-controlled airports while maintaining communication and coordination between pilots and air traffic controllers. This helps to reduce the potential for midair conflicts and ensures a systematic flow of traffic within the airspace.

Other types of locations, such as private airstrips or general aviation facilities, might not possess the same level of air traffic control services and hence are not typically associated with Class D airspace. While heliports may operate under their own regulations, they too do not correspond with the predominant function of Class D airspace, which is centered on control tower operations around airport facilities.