Every pilot has a plan. But if it’s an IFR flight plan, canceling that plan is not always as simple as just saying the magic words. Here are the points you should consider before canceling IFR.
Everything Explained: How to Cancel an IFR Flight Plan
Key Takeaways:
- Pilots can cancel an IFR flight plan anytime with ATC in VFR conditions below 18,000 feet, or upon landing (automatically closed at towered airports); otherwise, cancel with ATC or FSS on the ground.
- Do not cancel IFR in the air while on approach to an airport unless reported weather clearly meets basic VFR minimums (e.g., 3 sm visibility, specific cloud clearances, and ceiling above 1,000 feet where applicable).
- Failure to cancel your IFR flight plan within 30 minutes of your estimated time of arrival will initiate search and rescue procedures.
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