What are the standard VFR weather minimums for Class G airspace below 1,200 ft AGL at night?

• A. 3 statute miles visibility; 500 ft below, 1000 ft above, 2000 ft horizontal
• B. 3 statute miles visibility; 500 ft below, 1000 ft above, 2000 ft horizontal
• C. 1 statute mile visibility; clear of clouds
• D. 3 statute miles visibility; clear of clouds

Answer: (B)

Night VFR minimums in Class G airspace below 1,200 ft AGL at night require 3 statute miles of visibility and cloud clearance of 500 ft below, 1000 ft above, and 2000 ft horizontally. This ensures pilots in uncontrolled airspace, where ATC separation isn’t available, have enough visibility to see and avoid other aircraft and terrain after sunset. It’s higher than daytime minimums, which are 1 statute mile and clear of clouds in the same airspace. So the 3 miles with the 500/1000/2000 cloud distances best matches the nighttime requirement for this scenario.