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 at any time in VFR conditions below 18,000 feet, or it is automatically closed upon landing at an airport with an operating control tower.
- Do not cancel IFR while airborne on approach to an airport if the reported weather does not meet basic VFR minimums, as operating VFR in marginal conditions requires specific clearances or is prohibited.
- If not automatically closed, pilots must manually cancel their IFR flight plan with ATC or FSS upon completion of the flight, as failure to do so within 30 minutes of ETA will initiate search and rescue procedures.
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