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Under which circumstances is flight permitted below the minimum height to be maintained over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements?

  • A

    When taking off or landing at an aerodrome.

  • B

    When flying under VFR during daytime.

  • C

    When operating under an ATC clearance.

  • D

    When flying in uncontrolled airspace.

According to ICAO Annex 2, aircraft (both VFR and IFR flights) shall not be flown over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons below a height that would not cause them any undue hazard in the event of an emergency landing. Aircraft are allowed to fly below this height only when:

  • it is necessary for take-off or landing.
  • permission is given by the appropriate authority.

ICAO Annex 2
Chapter 3. General Rules
3.1.2 Minimum heights

Except when necessary for take-off or landing, or except by permission from the appropriate authority, aircraft shall not be flown over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons, unless at such a height as will permit, in the event of an emergency arising, a landing to be made without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.

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