Flight visibility

Visibility is how far prominent objects can be seen. For VFR in Europe, SERA.5001 generally requires 8 km at and above FL100 and 5 km below FL100 in airspace classes C to G.

German term

Flugsicht

Lower minima can apply close to the ground in class F and G airspace, subject to national rules and conditions such as clear of cloud and in sight of the surface. METARs report ground visibility, which is not always the same as flight visibility.

For general information only. Always use official sources, your aircraft's flight manual and current national rules for flight decisions.