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VFR Climb and Descent

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

  1. In the Houston, Miami, and San Juan CTAs, IFR flights may be cleared to climb and descend in VFR conditions only:
    1. When requested by the pilot; and
    2. Between sunrise and sunset.
  2. Apply the following when the flight is cleared:
    1. If there is a possibility that VFR conditions may become impractical, issue alternative instructions.
    2. Issue traffic information to aircraft that are not separated in accordance with the minima in this section.