Maximum Ground Visibility for DLOS Calculation

Verified from official sources
9UAM 008, para. 11Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

When calculating how far you can see other aircraft (DLOS), you cannot assume a ground visibility of more than 5 kilometers, even on perfectly clear days.

Requirement as structured

The maximum ground visibility assumed for calculating the Detection Line of Sight (DLOS) limit must not exceed 5 km.

Original regulatory text

The maximum ground visibility to be assumed is 5km, analogous to the visibility according to the VFR rules in airspace Golf. ... GVMAX = 5km

Applies when

operation
VLOS