What is the minimum flight visibility for all VFR flights?

What is the minimum flight visibility for all VFR flights?

• A. Five statute miles is required for all VFR flights.
• B. Three statute miles is required for all VFR flights.
• C. One statute mile is required for all VFR flights.
• D. Ten statute miles is required for all VFR flights.

Answer: (B)

Under visual flight rules, you must have enough visibility to see and avoid other aircraft and hazards. The commonly cited baseline minimum for VFR is three statute miles of flight visibility. This provides a reasonable field of view to detect traffic and obstacles and to navigate safely while staying clear of clouds under standard VFR. While specific airspace and conditions can change minima, this three-mile value serves as the general standard for the scenario described.

Under visual flight rules, you must have enough visibility to see and avoid other aircraft and hazards. The commonly cited baseline minimum for VFR is three statute miles of flight visibility. This provides a reasonable field of view to detect traffic and obstacles and to navigate safely while staying clear of clouds under standard VFR. While specific airspace and conditions can change minima, this three-mile value serves as the general standard for the scenario described.