Cloud clearance requirements for Class G airspace below 1,200 AGL?

Cloud clearance requirements for Class G airspace below 1,200 AGL?

• A. 1/2 SM day, 1 SM night, Clear of clouds
• B. 1 SM day, 1/2 SM night, Clear of clouds
• C. 3 SM day, 5 SM night, Clear of clouds
• D. 1/2 SM day, 1/2 SM night, Clear of clouds

Answer: (A)

In this scenario you’re dealing with VFR weather minimums in Class G airspace below 1,200 AGL. The important point is that in this uncontrolled, surface-near airspace, the minimums are quite low, but you must stay clear of clouds at all times. During the day, you only need 0.5 statute mile of visibility and you must remain clear of any clouds. At night, visibility requirements increase to 1 statute mile, but you still must stay clear of clouds. The key is that “clear of clouds” is required in both cases, with the daylight value being half a mile and the nighttime value being one mile. This matches the standard FAA rule for Class G below 1,200 AGL: day = 0.5 SM visibility, clear of clouds; night = 1 SM visibility, clear of clouds. The other options suggest higher visibility or different cloud clearance, which don’t fit these specific minima.

In this scenario you’re dealing with VFR weather minimums in Class G airspace below 1,200 AGL. The important point is that in this uncontrolled, surface-near airspace, the minimums are quite low, but you must stay clear of clouds at all times.

During the day, you only need 0.5 statute mile of visibility and you must remain clear of any clouds. At night, visibility requirements increase to 1 statute mile, but you still must stay clear of clouds. The key is that “clear of clouds” is required in both cases, with the daylight value being half a mile and the nighttime value being one mile.

This matches the standard FAA rule for Class G below 1,200 AGL: day = 0.5 SM visibility, clear of clouds; night = 1 SM visibility, clear of clouds. The other options suggest higher visibility or different cloud clearance, which don’t fit these specific minima.