Aviation Dictionary

IFR over-the-top

With respect to the operation of aircraft, means the operation of an aircraft over-the-top on an IFR flight plan when cleared by air traffic control to maintain “VFR conditions” or “VFR conditions on top”.

Dictionary Term

IFR over-the-top

Definition

With respect to the operation of aircraft, means the operation of an aircraft over-the-top on an IFR flight plan when cleared by air traffic control to maintain “VFR conditions” or “VFR conditions on top”.

References

14 C.F.R. Part 1, Federal Aviation Administration, 2026