What is the minimum VFR fuel reserve for a night flight in an airplane?
Answer
Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and then fly for at least 45 minutes more at normal cruising speed.
14 CFR § 91.151
Read the full regulation — 14 CFR § 91.151
Part 91 Section 91.151 § 91.151 Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. (a) No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed— (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes. (b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.
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