Does the guidance require the operator to consider ATC communications when setting visibility minima?

Yes, ATC communications, if required, should be taken into account when establishing visibility and distance from cloud minima.

What should be considered regarding the take-off and landing area when establishing visibility minima?

The condition of the take-off and landing area should be considered.

AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.111 Visibility and distance from cloud minima -- VFR flights

Q: What factors should an operator take into account when establishing visibility and distance from cloud minima for VFR flights?

The operator should take into account: (1) the meteorological conditions appropriate to the intended flight; (2) the condition of the take-off and landing area; (3) the location and height of all obstacles that could hinder take-off or landing; (4) the VCA performance and capability related to obstacle clearance, take-off and landing, and any flight restrictions; (5) ATC communications, if required; (6) ATC instructions and clearances in controlled airspace, if applicable; and (7) the availability of ground infrastructure and equipment required for take-off, landing and taxiing or ground movement.

Q: What performance and capability aspects of the VCA must be considered when determining visibility minima?

The VCA performance and capability related to obstacle clearance, take-off and landing, and any flight restrictions should be considered.

Q: Is the availability of ground infrastructure for taxiing or ground movement a relevant factor for setting visibility minima?

Yes, the availability of ground infrastructure and equipment required for take-off, landing and taxiing or ground movement should be taken into account.

Q: What should be considered regarding obstacles when establishing visibility and distance from cloud minima?

The location and height of all obstacles that could hinder take-off or landing should be considered.

Q: Are ATC instructions and clearances in controlled airspace a factor to consider for VFR visibility minima?

Yes, ATC instructions and clearances in controlled airspace, if applicable, should be taken into account.

Q: What meteorological conditions should be considered when setting visibility and distance from cloud minima?

The meteorological conditions appropriate to the intended flight should be considered.

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AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.111 Visibility and distance from cloud minima — VFR flights

ED Decision 2025/010/R

GENERAL

(a) When establishing visibility and distance from cloud minima, the operator should take the following into account:

(1) the meteorological conditions appropriate to the intended flight;

(2) the condition of the take-off and landing area;

(3) the location and height of all obstacles that could hinder take-off or landing;

(4) the VCA performance and capability related to obstacle clearance, take-off and landing, and any flight restrictions;

(5) ATC communications, if required;

(6) ATC instructions and clearances in controlled airspace, if applicable; and

(7) the availability of ground infrastructure and equipment required for take-off, landing and taxiing or ground movement.

(b) If there is a specific need to see and avoid obstacles and/or other VCA on take-off, additional conditions (e.g. ceiling) should be specified.

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Source-Title: AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.111 Visibility and distance from cloud minima -- VFR flights View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23970 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 9 July, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 9 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/010/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-IAM

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: UAM.OP.MVCA.111 Visibility and distance from cloud minima - VFR flights

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR