An approach conducted on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan which authorizes the pilot to proceed visually and clear of clouds to the airport. The pilot must, at all times, have either the airport or the preceding aircraft in sight. Reported weather at the airport must be: ceiling at or above 1,000 feet, and visibility of 3 miles or greater.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary↗ · checked 2026-08-25