14 C.F.R. § 91.515

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 91.515 - Flight altitude rules
(a) Notwithstanding § 91.119 , and except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may operate an airplane under VFR at less than-
(1) One thousand feet above the surface, or 1,000 feet from any mountain, hill, or other obstruction to flight, for day operations; and
(2) The altitudes prescribed in § 91.177 , for night operations.
(b) This section does not apply-
(1) During takeoff or landing;
(2) When a different altitude is authorized by a waiver to this section under subpart J of this part; or
(3) When a flight is conducted under the special VFR weather minimums of § 91.157 with an appropriate clearance from ATC.

14 C.F.R. §91.515