FAA Private Pilot Airplane (PAR)RegulationsEasy
A private pilot is planning a VFR flight in Class D airspace. What is the minimum flight visibility required?
- A5 statute miles
- B3 statute miles
- C1 statute mile
- DClear of clouds
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. 3 statute miles
For VFR operations within Class D airspace, the minimum flight visibility required is 3 statute miles, along with specific cloud clearance requirements.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 5 statute miles visibility is required for VFR flight in Class E airspace at or above 10,000 feet MSL.
- C. 1 statute mile visibility is typically for Class G airspace during the day below 1,200 feet AGL.
- D. Clear of clouds is a cloud clearance requirement, not a visibility requirement, and is typically associated with Class G airspace during the day below 1,200 feet AGL.
Class D VFR Visibility
The minimum flight visibility required for VFR operations within Class D airspace is 3 statute miles.
- Applies to all altitudes within Class D.
- Must also maintain specific cloud clearances (500 below, 1,000 above, 2,000 horizontal).
Memory trick: Don't Dive Deep without 3 Miles of Sight!