Which of the following is the correct daytime VFR minimums for safe operation under visual flight rules?

• A. 1 mile visibility and 500 ft ceiling
• B. 2 miles visibility and 1000 ft ceiling
• C. 5 miles visibility and 1000 ft ceiling
• D. 5 miles visibility and 2000 ft ceiling

Answer: (C)

Daylight VFR minimums depend on altitude and airspace, and the higher you fly, the more visibility you need to maintain safe separation from weather and other aircraft. Above 10,000 ft MSL, the standard VFR minimums require 5 miles of visibility and remaining clear of clouds with about 1,000 ft of vertical separation from any cloud layers (plus the customary 1 mile of horizontal separation). That’s why the combination of 5 miles visibility and a 1,000 ft vertical clearance from clouds matches the rule. The other options offer too little visibility or specify a vertical clearance that isn’t aligned with the required safety margins.