What are the requirements for Class G airspace?

Class G Requirements:
  • Uncontrolled, you do not need to contact ATC to enter or land in Class G airspace.
  • There are no specific equipment requirements.
  • Basic VFR minimums apply, which are 1sm visibility and Clear of Clouds (don't fly your airplane into a cloud or let it touch a cloud)




Class G (Golf) airspace is the only "uncontrolled" airspace in the United States, meaning Air Traffic Control (ATC) does not have the authority or responsibility to manage traffic within it. The primary requirement for pilots is to adhere to specific VFR (Visual Flight Rules) weather minimums, which vary by altitude and time of day. For example, when flying below 1,200 feet AGL during the day, pilots must remain clear of clouds and have at least 1 mile of visibility. Above 1,200 feet AGL but below 10,000 feet MSL, the requirement increases to 1 mile visibility and maintaining specific distances from clouds (500' below, 1,000' above, 2,000' horizontal). There is no requirement for radio communication or a transponder when flying below 10,000 feet MSL, although pilots are encouraged to broadcast their intentions on a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) when near uncontrolled airports. For drone pilots, the FAA requires staying within visual line of sight and following Part 107 rules, though no prior ATC authorization is needed for Class G flight.

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Class G Requirements:
  • Uncontrolled, you do not need to contact ATC to enter or land in Class G airspace.
  • There are no specific equipment requirements.
  • Basic VFR minimums apply, which are 1sm visibility and Clear of Clouds (don't fly your airplane into a cloud or let it touch a cloud)


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CBO operations and events occurring at 400 feet AGL and below in Class G airspace do not require FAA review, approval or authorization. CBO's intending to conduct events in Class G airspace that may exceed 400 feet AGL must contact the FAA for further information.

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Part 107 remote pilots may fly in Class G airspace up to 400 feet AGL, and within 400 feet of a structure without prior coordination with ATC.

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Class C or D airspace (at or below 2,500 feet agl within 4 nm of the primary airport) — 200 kias (unless a higher speed is specifically approved by ATC) Class E or G airport traffic pattern — 200 kias (recommended)

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Transponders Needed for Class G Airspace For the most part, pilots flying in Class Golf airspace do not need a Mode C transponder, ADS-B Out function, or even specific communication equipment. One of the few exceptions is that a Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out are required if flying above 10,000 feet MSL.

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You haven't flown through IMC without a clearance, have you? Technically, you can fly in IMC without a clearance in Class G airspace, because it's not controlled. Controlled airspace simply means you need a clearance to fly in the clouds. Class G airspace is uncontrolled, so it's not illegal to fly in the clouds.

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Pilots are required to hold a UK licence to fly G-Reg aircraft in the UK. Pilots can hold a UK Part-FCL at the same time as a Part-FCL issued by an EASA member state or any other ICAO licence. For information on how to obtain a UK licence without claiming credits, please see our Professional Pilot Licences webpages.

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Indicate the type of flight as follows: • G - General Aviation. • S - Scheduled Air Service. • N - Non-Scheduled Air Transport Operation. • M - Military.

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The point of having an F airspace is that the visibility requirements are different for VFR aircraft, where you have to stay a mile away/thousand feet from clouds, whereas in G they only need to stay clear of clouds.

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An ATC clearance must be obtained prior to operating within a Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E surface area when the weather is less than that required for VFR flight.

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Class G Airspace is all other airspace under 14,500 feet and is uncontrolled airspace. Class G Airspace does not require any authorization to fly in, assuming there are no TFR's or other special restrictions.

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As a blanket statement, no, it is not illegal to fly without ATC contact. More precisely, it is completely legal to fly without radio contact except in certain designated airspace or while flying under instrument flight rules (IFR).

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For the most part, compliance with the 400-foot rule is a voluntary matter. There is no existing mechanism for the FAA to monitor if there are drone pilots, licensed or otherwise, who will fly above this altitude limit.

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Remote ID also helps the FAA, law enforcement, and other federal agencies locate the control station when a drone appears to be flying in an unsafe manner or where it is not allowed to fly.

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