ENR 1.2  VISUAL FLIGHT RULES

1.   General rules

1.1.  Except when operating as a special VFR flight, VFR flights shall be conducted so that the aircraft is flown in , equal to or greater than those specified in the table below:
Conditions of visibility and distance from clouds
Altitude bandAirspace class:Flight visibility: Distance from cloud:
At and above FL100 (3050 m STD)C, D8 km 1500 m horizontally 1000 feet (300 m) vertically
Between FL100 (3050 m STD) and 3000 feet (900 m) AMSL, or 1000 feet (300 m) above terrain, whichever is the higherC, D, F, G 5 km
At and below 3000 feet (900 m) AMSL, or 1000 feet (300 m) above terrain, whichever is the higher C, D5 km1500 m horizontally 1000 feet (300 m) vertically and with the surface in sight
F, G5 km*Clear of cloud and with the surface in sight
  1. *flight visibilities reduced to not less than 1500 m are permitted for flights operating
      • at speeds that, in the prevailing visibility, will give adequate opportunity to observe other traffic or any obstacles in time to avoid collision; or
      • at or below 50 m above terrain for aerial work;
  2. flight visibilities reduced to not less than 750 m are permitted for flights operating:
      • helicopters, if manoeuvred at a speed that will give adequate opportunity to observe other traffic or any obstacles in time to avoid collision; and
      • balloons.
1.2.  Except when a clearance is obtained from an air traffic control unit, VFR flights shall not take-off or land at an aerodrome within a control zone, or enter the aerodrome traffic zone or traffic pattern:
  1. when the ceiling is less than 1500 ft (450 m); or
  2. when the ground visibility is less than 5 km
1.3.  VFR flights between sunset and sunrise:
  1. aircraft shall be equipped according to ICAO Annex 6, Part II., Chapter 6 para 6.7.
  2. the operator shall establish operating weather minima with due regard to the conditions set for airspace type C, D in the Table 1 . For airspace type F and G the flight visibility 5 km for fixed wing aircraft and 3 km for helicopters and with the surface in sight continously.

2.   Restrictions for VFR flights

2.1.  VFR flights shall not be conducted above FL285 (8700 m STD).
2.2.  Enroute VFR flights shall not be conducted above FL195 (5950 m STD).
2.3.  VFR flights between FL195 (5950 m STD) and FL285 (8700 m STD) may be conducted only:

Note1: Application of ad-hoc segregated airspace shall be submitted to the Military Aviation Authority, not later than 10 working days prior to the date of operation (see page GEN 1.1-1, para 1.3)

Note2: In case of VFR flight planned above FL195 (5950 m STD), not in an ad-hoc segregated airspace, prior to submission of the flight plan, but in any case not later than 30 minutes prior to EOBT, the pilot shall obtain prior permission from the duty supervisor of Budapest ATCC by phone on 291 6252.

Except in emergency or when cleared by the appropriate ACC sector controller otherwise, VFR flights above FL195 shall be conducted within the geographical area and up to the flight altitude defined by Budapest ATCC.

In case a VFR flight operating above FL195 (5950 m STD) if the radio contact with the appropriate ATC unit is lost, and to re-establish the two way radio communication with the appropriate or adjacent ATC unit is unsuccessful, the aircraft experiencing communication failure, shall descend immediately and leave the controlled airspace, within the area defined in the ATC clearance. Then land at the first suitable aerodrome and report the landing as soon as possible to the appropriate ATC unit.

In case when a VFR flight operating above FL 195 (5950 m STD) within controlled airspace and because of deterioration of meteorological conditions unable to operate in VMC:

  1. request an amended clearance, which permits to continue the operation in VMC to the destination or to an alternate aerodrome, or to leave the controlled airspace, or
  2. when the clearance in a) above may not be obtained, operate in VMC and report to the appropriate ATC unit the action for leaving the area concerned or for landing at the first suitable aerodrome.

The State boundaries of Hungary may be crossed over any significant points designated as Budapest FIR entry/exit points. The designed points are listed in part ENR 4.4.

2.4.  VFR operation below FL100 (3050 m STD) with speed more than 250 kt (460 km/h) IAS is prohibited.
2.5.  Except take-off and landing, aerial work and state aircraft special task operations, VFR flights shall not be flown:
  1. over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons at a height less than 1000 ft (300 m) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 m from the aircraft;
  2. elsewhere than as specified in 5 a), at a height less than 500 ft (150 m) above the ground or water; except flights with special clearances, balloon and hang glider flights
2.6.  VFR flights in level cruising flight when operated above 3500 ft (1050 m) MSL shall be conducted at a level appropriate to the track specified in the table of cruising levels (ENR 1.7 para 3.).
2.7.  In the controlled airspace of Budapest FIR operation on non powered aircraft shall be subject to prior permission issued by the appropriate ATC unit concerned.
2.8.  All VFR flights with FPL and radio equipped, shall maintain continuous listening watch on the appropriate radio frequency of, and report their position as necessary to the air traffic services unit providing flight information service.
2.9.  VFR flights entering Budapest FIR shall establish radio contact - at least 10 minutes prior to the actual crossing of the FIR boundary - with the appropriate Sector of Budapest ACC/FIC and shall report the following flight plan data:
  1. aircraft identification;
  2. type;
  3. VFR;
  4. destination;
  5. ETO FIR boundary
  6. cruising level/altitude.

If radio contact as required above cannot be established, the ATS unit in charge of the area from which the aircraft is to enter Budapest FIR shall be requested to relay the prescribed data to Budapest ACC/FIC and obtain entry clearance.

Without previous entry clearance a VFR flight shall not enter Budapest FIR.

An exception to this the aircraft which has experienced communication failure, but had already reported the required FPL data to the ATS unit providing FIS in the area from which the aircraft is to enter Budapest FIR.

All international VFR flight shall operate SSR transponder according to ENR 1.6 para 2.

The State boundaries of Hungary may be crossed over any significant points designated as the ATS route network entry/exit points. The designed points are listed in part ENR 3. ATS routes and are shown on Aeronautical Chart Hungary - ICAO 1:500000.