low-visibility take-off (LVTO)

EASA defines “low-visibility take-off (LVTO)” in 2 regulations, worded for each regulation's scope. The wording below is reproduced verbatim from the EASA Easy Access Rules, with a link to the paragraph it comes from.

‘low-visibility take-off (LVTO)’ means a take-off with an RVR less than 550 m;
(76)[deleted with Reg. (EU) 2021/2237]

Annex I — Definitions for terms used in Annexes II to IX · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Easy Access Rules, 27 Mar 2026 revision · Read the article

‘low-visibility take-off (LVTO)’ means a take-off with a runway visual range less than 550 m;
(27)deleted [Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/208]

Definitions for terms used in Annexes II to IV · Aerodromes · Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · Easy Access Rules, 13 Mar 2026 revision · Read the article

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