Which CFR Part prescribes weather minimums for IFR landings at civil airports in the United States?

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Which CFR Part prescribes weather minimums for IFR landings at civil airports in the United States?

The main idea is that weather minimums for IFR landings are set by regs that govern how instrument approaches are designed and published. Part 97 covers standard instrument approach procedures and the minimums—the visibility and cloud ceiling or height limits—that apply to each published approach to civil airports in the United States. These minima vary by approach type (precision vs non-precision, for example) and by equipment at the airport, and you’ll see the exact numbers on the instrument approach charts. Other CFR parts govern different topics (airman certification, general operating rules, etc.) and do not establish IFR approach minimums.

The main idea is that weather minimums for IFR landings are set by regs that govern how instrument approaches are designed and published. Part 97 covers standard instrument approach procedures and the minimums—the visibility and cloud ceiling or height limits—that apply to each published approach to civil airports in the United States. These minima vary by approach type (precision vs non-precision, for example) and by equipment at the airport, and you’ll see the exact numbers on the instrument approach charts. Other CFR parts govern different topics (airman certification, general operating rules, etc.) and do not establish IFR approach minimums.

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