# Key Takeaways - Refers to the general weather conditions pilots can expect at the surface. | Category | Color | Ceiling Range | Visibility | | -------- |:------------------------------------:| ------------- | ---------- | | [[VFR]] | <span style="color:green">█</span> | >3000' AGL | >5 SM | | [[MVFR]] | <span style="color:blue">█</span> | 1000'-3000' | 3-5 SM | | [[IFR]] | <span style="color:red">█</span> | 500' - 999' | 1-3 SM | | [[LIFR]] | <span style="color:magenta">█</span> | <500' | <1 SM | # Details # Additional Resources - ## FAA Definition ***Definition*** :: Categorical outlook terms, describing general ceiling and visibility conditions for advanced planning purposes are used only in area forecasts. ***Source*** :: [[AIM 7-1]] #glossary #concept