IFR Fuel Requirements

You cannot fly in IFR conditions unless you carry enough fuel to fly:
- To the first airport of intended landing, then
- To the filed alternate airport, then
- For 45 additional minutes
This alternate fuel requirement is waived if the first airport:
- Has a standard instrument approach procedure, and
- For at least 1 hour before and for 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival, the forecasted weather is:
  - At least a 2,000 feet ceiling above the airport, and
  - The visibility will be at least 3 statute miles