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Under basic VFR rules, Class G at or below 1,200 feet AGL by day needs how much visibility?

1 statute mile, and you must stay clear of clouds.

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  1. 3 statute miles
  2. 1 statute mile ✔
  3. 5 statute miles

Why: Basic VFR minimums in Class G at 1,200 feet or less above the surface are 1 statute mile of flight visibility and clear of clouds in the daytime. Higher or other airspace needs more.

Huh, didn't know that: At night in the same Class G airspace, the minimum rises to 3 statute miles and 500 below, 1,000 above, 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds.

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Answer: 1 statute mile. Basic VFR minimums in Class G at 1,200 feet or less above the surface are 1 statute mile of flight visibility and clear of clouds in the daytime. Higher or other airspace needs more.

  1. 14 CFR 91.155, Basic VFR weather minimums (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/api/renderer/v1/content/enhanced/current/title-14?part=91&section=91.155
    1,200 feet or less above the surface (regardless of MSL altitude) For aircraft other than helicopters: Day, except as provided in § 91.155(b) 1 statute mile Clear of clouds.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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