Basic VFR Weather Minimums

Question 1

What are the VFR weather minimums for Class A airspace?

Answer 1

Flight Visibility: Not Applicable
Distance from clouds: Not applicable

Question 2

What are the VFR weather minimums for Class B airspace?

Answer 2

Flight Visibility: 3 statute miles
Distance from clouds: Clear of clouds

Question 3

What are the VFR weather minimums for class C airspace?

Answer 3

Flight Visibility: 3 statute miles
Distance from clouds: 500 ft above, 1000 ft below, 2000 ft horizontal

Question 4

What are the VFR weather minimums for Class D airspace?

Answer 4

Flight Visibility: 3 statute miles
Distance from clouds: 500 ft above, 1000 ft below, 2000 ft horizontal

Question 5

What are the VFR weather minimums for Class E airspace?

Answer 5

Airspace: Less than 10,000 ft MSL
Flight Visibility: 3 statute miles
Distance from clouds: 500 ft above, 1000 ft below, 2000 ft horizontal

Question 6

What are the VFR weather minimums for Class G airspace?

Answer 6

Airspace: 1,200ft or less above the surface (regardless MSL)
Day-Flight Visibility: 1 statute mile - Distance from clouds: Clear of Clouds
Night-Flight Visibility: 3 statute mile - Distance from clouds: 500 ft above, 1000 ft below, 2000 ft horizontal.