Instrument Meteorological Conditions
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Instrument Meteorological Conditions | IMC |
Definition
Instrument Meteorological Conditions | Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling, less than the minima specified for visual meteorological conditions. |
Definition Source
Instrument Meteorological Conditions | ICAO (2007) Official definition modified by Amdt 16 to An 6/II (09/11/1995) |
Note
Instrument Meteorological Conditions | Note 1.— [An 11] The specified minima for visual meteorological conditions are contained in Annex 2. Note 2.— [PANS-ATM] In a control zone, a VFR flight may proceed under instrument meteorological conditions if and as authorized by air traffic control. |