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
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