What must pilots do when operating in a prohibited area according to FARs?

When operating in a prohibited area, pilots are required to refrain from entering or conducting any operations in that specific airspace. Prohibited areas are established for security or safety reasons, often to protect sensitive locations or activities, such as military installations or significant national security sites.

Since these areas are designated to restrict unauthorized aircraft operations, adherence to this regulation is paramount to ensure both the safety of the aircraft and compliance with federal regulations. Any violation, such as entering a prohibited area without proper authorization, could lead to severe penalties, including legal repercussions and threats to safety. Thus, the proper course of action in such scenarios is unequivocally to avoid entering the designated airspace entirely.