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title: "SPA.LVO.100 – SPA.LVO.130: SUBPART E: LOW-VISIBILITY OPERATIONS (LVOS) AND OPERATIONS WITH OPERATIONAL CREDITS (Part-SPA) — rule index · Avioverse"
description: "SPA.LVO.100 – SPA.LVO.130, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. An operator of aeroplanes or helicopters shall conduct the following operations only if they are…"
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# SUBPART E: LOW-VISIBILITY OPERATIONS (LVOS) AND OPERATIONS WITH OPERATIONAL CREDITS

ANNEX V (Part-SPA) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · SPA.LVO.100 – SPA.LVO.130

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1. ## [SPA.LVO.100 Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100)

   An operator of aeroplanes or helicopters shall conduct the following operations only if they are approved by the competent authority:

   [GM1 SPA.LVO.100 Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm1-spa-lvo-100)

   [GM2 SPA.LVO.100 Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm2-spa-lvo-100)

   [AMC1 SPA.LVO.100(a) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#amc1-spa-lvo-100-a)

   [AMC2 SPA.LVO.100(a) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#amc2-spa-lvo-100-a)

   [GM1 SPA.LVO.100(a) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm1-spa-lvo-100-a)

   [GM2 SPA.LVO.100(a) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm2-spa-lvo-100-a)

   [AMC1 SPA.LVO.100(b) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#amc1-spa-lvo-100-b)

   [AMC2 SPA.LVO.100(b) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#amc2-spa-lvo-100-b)

   [AMC3 SPA.LVO.100(b) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#amc3-spa-lvo-100-b)

   [GM1 SPA.LVO.100(b) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm1-spa-lvo-100-b)

   [GM2 SPA.LVO.100(b) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm2-spa-lvo-100-b)

   [GM3 SPA.LVO.100(b) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm3-spa-lvo-100-b)

   [GM4 SPA.LVO.100(b) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm4-spa-lvo-100-b)

   [AMC1 SPA.LVO.100(c) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#amc1-spa-lvo-100-c)

   [AMC2 SPA.LVO.100(c) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#amc2-spa-lvo-100-c)

   [AMC3 SPA.LVO.100(c) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#amc3-spa-lvo-100-c)

   [AMC4 SPA.LVO.100(c) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#amc4-spa-lvo-100-c)

   [GM1 SPA.LVO.100(c) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm1-spa-lvo-100-c)

   [GM2 SPA.LVO.100(c) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm2-spa-lvo-100-c)

   [GM3 SPA.LVO.100(c) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm3-spa-lvo-100-c)

   [GM4 SPA.LVO.100(c) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm4-spa-lvo-100-c)

   [GM5 SPA.LVO.100(c) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm5-spa-lvo-100-c)

   [GM6 SPA.LVO.100(c) Low-visibility operations and operations with operational credits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-100#gm6-spa-lvo-100-c)

2. ## [SPA.LVO.105 Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105)

   To obtain a specific approval as required by SPA.LVO.100, the operator shall demonstrate that:

   [AMC1 SPA.LVO.105(a) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#amc1-spa-lvo-105-a)

   [GM1 SPA.LVO.105(a) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#gm1-spa-lvo-105-a)

   [AMC1 SPA.LVO.105(c) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#amc1-spa-lvo-105-c)

   [AMC2 SPA.LVO.105(c) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#amc2-spa-lvo-105-c)

   [AMC3 SPA.LVO.105(c) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#amc3-spa-lvo-105-c)

   [AMC4 SPA.LVO.105(c) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#amc4-spa-lvo-105-c)

   [AMC5 SPA.LVO.105(c) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#amc5-spa-lvo-105-c)

   [AMC6 SPA.LVO.105(c) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#amc6-spa-lvo-105-c)

   [AMC7 SPA.LVO.105(c) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#amc7-spa-lvo-105-c)

   [GM1 SPA.LVO.105(c) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#gm1-spa-lvo-105-c)

   [AMC1 SPA.LVO.105(g) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#amc1-spa-lvo-105-g)

   [AMC2 SPA.LVO.105(g) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#amc2-spa-lvo-105-g)

   [GM1 SPA.LVO.105(g) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#gm1-spa-lvo-105-g)

   [GM2 SPA.LVO.105(g) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#gm2-spa-lvo-105-g)

   [GM3 SPA.LVO.105(g) Specific approval criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-105#gm3-spa-lvo-105-g)

3. ## [SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110)

   The operator shall ensure that only aerodromes, including instrument flight procedures, suitable for the intended operations are used for LVOs and…

   [AMC1 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#amc1-spa-lvo-110)

   [AMC2 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#amc2-spa-lvo-110)

   [AMC3 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#amc3-spa-lvo-110)

   [AMC4 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#amc4-spa-lvo-110)

   [GM1 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#gm1-spa-lvo-110)

   [GM2 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#gm2-spa-lvo-110)

   [GM3 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#gm3-spa-lvo-110)

   [GM4 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#gm4-spa-lvo-110)

   [GM5 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#gm5-spa-lvo-110)

   [GM6 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#gm6-spa-lvo-110)

   [GM7 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#gm7-spa-lvo-110)

   [GM8 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#gm8-spa-lvo-110)

   [GM9 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#gm9-spa-lvo-110)

   [GM10 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#gm10-spa-lvo-110)

   [GM11 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#gm11-spa-lvo-110)

   [GM12 SPA.LVO.110 Aerodrome-related requirements, including instrument flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-110#gm12-spa-lvo-110)

4. ## [SPA.LVO.120 Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120)

   The operator shall ensure that the flight crew is competent to conduct the intended operations.

   [AMC1 SPA.LVO.120(a) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#amc1-spa-lvo-120-a)

   [AMC2 SPA.LVO.120(a) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#amc2-spa-lvo-120-a)

   [AMC3 SPA.LVO.120(a) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#amc3-spa-lvo-120-a)

   [GM1 SPA.LVO.120(a) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#gm1-spa-lvo-120-a)

   [AMC1 SPA.LVO.120(b) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#amc1-spa-lvo-120-b)

   [AMC2 SPA.LVO.120(b) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#amc2-spa-lvo-120-b)

   [AMC3 SPA.LVO.120(b) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#amc3-spa-lvo-120-b)

   [AMC4 SPA.LVO.120(b) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#amc4-spa-lvo-120-b)

   [AMC5 SPA.LVO.120(b) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#amc5-spa-lvo-120-b)

   [AMC6 SPA.LVO.120(b) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#amc6-spa-lvo-120-b)

   [AMC7 SPA.LVO.120(b) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#amc7-spa-lvo-120-b)

   [GM1 SPA.LVO.120(b) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#gm1-spa-lvo-120-b)

   [GM2 SPA.LVO.120(b) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#gm2-spa-lvo-120-b)

   [GM3 SPA.LVO.120(b) Flight crew competence](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-120#gm3-spa-lvo-120-b)

5. ## [SPA.LVO.125 Operating procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-125)

   The operator shall establish procedures and instructions to be used for LVOs.

6. ## [SPA.LVO.130 Minimum equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-e/spa-lvo-130)

   The operator shall include the minimum equipment that has to be serviceable at the commencement of an LVO in accordance with the aircraft flight manual…

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.

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