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The Civil Aviation (Rules of the Air) Regulations, 2018
59. Minimum levels for IFR flights
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
59. Minimum levels for IFR flights
(1)An IFR flight shall be flown at a level which is not below the minimum flight altitude established by the Authority or, where no such minimum flight altitude has been established—(a)over high terrain or in mountainous areas, at a level which is at least 2 000 ft above the highest obstacle located within 8 km of the estimated position of the aircraft;(b)elsewhere than as specified in (a), at a level which is at least 1 000 ft above the highest obstacle located within 8 km of the estimated position of the aircraft; except when necessary for take-off or landing, or except when specifically authorized by the appropriate authority,(2)If unable to communicate with air traffic control and there is need to climb to clear an obstacle, a pilot shall climb to a higher minimum instrument flight rules altitude immediately after passing the point beyond which that minimum altitude applies.