RULES ON OPERATION CERTIFICATION OF SMALL AIRCRAFT COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT OPERATORS

The guidance on VFR weather minima for pilots stipulates specific visibility and altitude requirements during flight operations under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). It mandates minimum altitude levels for aircraft: 500 feet during the day and 1,000 feet at night. Visibility must be at least 3,200 meters in uncontrolled airspace, ensuring pilots can maintain visual reference for safe flight.

Key points

• Minimum altitudes: 500 feet during the day, 1,000 feet at night.
• Visibility must be at least 3,200 meters in uncontrolled airspace.
• Rotors should be operated with visual reference to the ground or sufficient light conditions at night.

*Plain-English summary of Civil Aviation Administration of China guidance — always consult the official source (linked above) for current, authoritative requirements.*