What is the weather minimum for class G airspace at night above 1200 feet AGL?

The minimum weather requirements for Class G airspace above 1200 feet AGL at night are specifically outlined by regulations. In this case, the correct requirement is for 1 statute mile visibility and 500 feet above the clouds. This rule is established for operations in conditions where a pilot must maintain visual contact with the ground and be aware of other aircraft.

At night, the visibility must be sufficient to ensure that pilots can see and avoid obstacles, other aircraft, and maintain a safe flight path. The requirement of being 500 feet above clouds helps to mitigate the risk of inadvertently flying into clouds where visibility is compromised, although the pilot may have only one mile of horizontal visibility.

This requirement directly aligns with safety practices that are crucial in nighttime flying, where darkness can obscure obstacles that would otherwise be visible during the day. By setting the standards this way, it promotes safety and situational awareness in more challenging visual conditions.