VFR aircraft are separated only from IFR aircraft in which type of airspace?

The correct answer is Class C airspace. In Class C airspace, VFR (Visual Flight Rules) aircraft are indeed separated only from IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) aircraft. This separation is facilitated through air traffic control, which provides service to both IFR and VFR aircraft operating within that airspace. The system is designed to maintain safety and efficiency, ensuring that IFR traffic has a clear operational environment while allowing VFR aircraft to operate within the vicinity.

In Class B airspace, separation is provided for both IFR and VFR traffic, meaning that VFR aircraft are actively separated from both IFR flights, not just IFR separating from them. Similarly, Class D airspace governs operations around airports with control towers where VFR aircraft are also separated from IFR traffic. Class E airspace has varying rules based on its location but does not typically involve specific separation of VFR aircraft from IFR aircraft in the same structured manner.

Understanding the separation rules in different types of airspace is essential for pilots to operate safely and efficiently, making knowledge of Class C airspace particularly important for complying with VFR and IFR operations.