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Airspace class G

General

In Germany, Class G airspace extends from the ground or water to 2500 ft, provided it is not interrupted by airspaces C, D, D(CTR) or E. Airspace G is also the only uncontrolled airspace in Germany.

In Golf airspace, IFR flights are only permitted on published IFR procedures.

Let's take a look at the airspace rules.

Rules

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VMC Minima

  • Flight visibility above FL100: 8 km
  • Visibility below FL100: 5 km
  • Horizontal distance from clouds: 1500 m
  • Distance from clouds vertical: 1000 ft

According to SERA 5001 the minima may be reduced at/below 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft above GND (whichever is higher):

  • Flight visibility: 1500 m when aircraft are flying 140 kt IAS or slower and are in low traffic areas
  • Flight visibility: 800m for helicopters when flying at a reasonable speed to avoid other traffic or obstacles
  • Clear of clouds and ground in sight

For the military, the following reduced VMC minima apply at/below 3000ft AMSL or 1000ft above GND (whichever is higher):

  •     Flight visibility:
    • 5km for jets
    • 3km for propeller aircraft
    • 800m for helicopters
  •     Clear of clouds and ground in sight
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