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 may cancel an IFR flight plan with ATC at any time while operating in VFR conditions below 18,000 feet, or it will be automatically closed upon landing at an airport with an operating control tower.
- Do not cancel an IFR flight plan in the air while on approach to an airport if the reported weather conditions (visibility, cloud clearance, ceiling) do not meet the basic VFR minimums; in such cases, it is advisable to wait until on the ground.
- Failure to cancel an active IFR flight plan within 30 minutes of the estimated time of arrival (ETA) will result in the initiation of search and rescue procedures.
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