VFR Requirements in Controlled Airspace

Altitude Band

Airspace Class

Flight Visibility

Distance from Cloud

At and above FL 100

A B C D E F G

(See Note 1)

8 KM

1500 M horizontally 300 M (1000 FT) vertically

Below FL 100 and above 900 M (3000 FT) AMSL, or above 300 M (1000 FT) above terrain, whichever is the higher.

A B C D E F G

(See Note 1)

5 KM

1500 M horizontally 300 M (1000 FT) vertically

At and below 900 M (3000 FT) AMSL, or 300 M (1000 FT) above terrain, whichever is the higher

A B C D E

(See Notes 1 & 2)

5 KM

1500 M horizontally 300 M (1000 FT) vertically

F G

(See Note 3)

5 KM

Clear of cloud and with the surface in sight

Flight visibility is the visibility forward from the cockpit; if there is a cloud 500m in front of the aircraft, forward visibility is only 500m.