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 with ATC at any time in VFR conditions below 18,000 feet, or upon completing the flight on the ground; plans are automatically closed upon landing at tower-controlled airports.
- Do not cancel IFR in the air while on approach to an airport unless reported weather explicitly meets basic VFR minimums for visibility and cloud clearance, especially at surface-based Class E or non-towered airports.
- Failing to cancel your flight plan within 30 minutes of your estimated time of arrival will initiate search and rescue procedures.
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