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Special VFR Explained: 14 CFR 91.157 Rules
Special VFR lets you fly in 1 mile visibility, clear of clouds, inside a surface area. What 91.157 allows, night rules, banned airports and Europe's SERA.
Special VFR Explained: 14 CFR 91.157 Rules
Special VFR allows operation in 1 mile visibility with clear of clouds within a defined surface area. The article summarizes what 14 CFR 91.157 permits under Special VFR rules, including conditions applicable to nighttime operations. It notes that there are restrictions related to airports and European SERA considerations.
The material states that Special VFR requires flying inside a designated surface area and calls out the 1 mile visibility requirement as part of these rules. It also references night rules in the context of Special VFR operations, indicating differences from daytime procedures.
Banned airports and Europe’s SERA are mentioned as part of the coverage, implying there are limitations or specific rules tied to certain airports and European regulatory frameworks. The piece ties these elements to the broader explanation of when Special VFR can be used.
The source is categorized under Worldwide Aviation and is published by MiGFlug, with the date and time provided as 2026-11-06 16:04:35. No additional details about incidents, locations, dates, or outcomes are included in the material.