---
title: "UAM.OP.VCA.265 Take-off conditions — Part-IAM · Avioverse"
description: "Before commencing take-off, the PIC shall be satisfied that:"
url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-b/uam-op-vca-265"
---

# UAM.OP.VCA.265 Take-off conditions

ANNEX IX (Part-IAM) · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

IR Implementing rule

## UAM.OP.VCA.265 Take-off conditions

Before commencing take-off, the PIC shall be satisfied that:

(a) the meteorological conditions at the [vertiport](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/vertiport), diversion location or [VEMS operating site](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/vems-operating-site) and the condition of the surface for take-off intended to be used will not prevent the PIC from conducting a safe take-off and departure; and

(b) the established operating minima for the vertiport, diversion location or VEMS operating site, as applicable, will be complied with.

IR · UAM.OP.VCA.265 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

[All rules in SUBPART B — OPERATING PROCEDURES](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-b)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.