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What Is Special VFR (SVFR) and How Can You Use It?

Pilot Institute

Special VFR (SVFR) is a clearance that is given to an aircraft by ATC that allows flights in controlled airspace under VFR when weather is below standard VFR minimums but above IFR thresholds. Once again, the judgment call will be yours as the Pilot in Command. The short answer is no.