# Special Visual Flight Rules
> **Rule** · Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date. · Published 2000-05-19 · Effective 2000-05-23 · 65 FR 31798
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-12561
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 31798
- **Publication date:** 2000-05-19
- **Effective date:** 2000-05-23
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2000-7110
## Abstract

This action amends the language regarding aircraft operating in accordance with Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR). Specially, this action will permit a general aviation pilot at a satellite airport where weather reporting is not available, to depart in meteorological conditions less than basic Visual Flight Rules (VFR) weather minimums provided that the pilot determines that he has the requisite flight visibility. The FAA is taking this action to reduce the number of unnecessary flight delays being faced by general aviation aircraft while providing an equivalent level of safety.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/05/19/00-12561/special-visual-flight-rules)
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