VFR minima are the minimum weather requirements in order to perform a VFR flight.
These minima are applicable in the following altitude and airspace classes.
The parameters to take into account are visibility and minimum distances from clouds.
| Altitude band | Airspace class | Minimum flight visibility | Minimum distance from clouds |
|---|---|---|---|
| At and above 3050m or 10000ft AMSL | A, B, C, D, E, F, G | 8 km | 1500 m horizontally 300m or 1000ft vertically |
| Below 3050m or 10000ft AMSL and above, 900m or 3000ft AMSL or, 300m or 1000ft above terrain, whichever is the higher | A, B, C, D, E, F, G | 5 km | 1500 m horizontally 300m or 1000ft vertically |
| At or below 900m or 3000ft AMSL or, 300m or 1000ft above terrain, whichever is the higher | A, B, C, D, E | 5 km | 1500 m horizontally 300m or 1000ft vertically |
| At or below 900m or 3000ft AMSL or, 300m or 1000ft above terrain, whichever is the higher | F, G | 5 km (*) | Clear of cloud and with the surface in sight |
Remarks:
- Where flight visibility has been reduced to not less than 1500m, flights may be permitted at speeds that give adequate opportunity to observe other traffic or any obstacles in time to avoid collision (dependent on the country regulations).
- Helicopters may be permitted to operate in less than 1500m flight visibility if they can observe other traffic and any obstacles in time to avoid collision. (depends on your country regulations).
- The VMC minima in class A airspace are included for guidance to pilots and do not imply acceptance of VFR flights in class A airspace automatically.
When the height of the transition altitude is lower than 3050m or 10000ft ; AMSL, FL100 (flight level) should be used.