Regulations & currency
VFR weather minima
Visibility and cloud-clearance minima by airspace under GACAR.
ICAO Annex 2 standard VMC minima shown for reference, GACAR Part 91 may set local differences. Confirm the exact figure in Part 91.
| Altitude band | Flight visibility | Distance from cloud |
|---|---|---|
| At or above FL100 | 8 km | 1500 m horizontal · 300 m (1000 ft) vertical |
| Below FL100, above 3000 ft AMSL or 1000 ft AGL | 5 km | 1500 m horizontal · 300 m (1000 ft) vertical |
| At or below 3000 ft AMSL or 1000 ft AGL | 5 km | Clear of cloud and in sight of the surface |
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How it works
Visual meteorological conditions depend on the airspace and altitude. The values here are the ICAO standard; the authoritative figures are in GACAR Part 91.
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