For LAHSO operations, the minimum required visibility to receive clearance is

• A. 3 statute miles
• B. 5 statute miles
• C. 1/2 statute mile
• D. 2 statute miles

Answer: (A)

In LAHSO operations, the weather must meet the published minimums to issue a clearance to land and hold short. The standard minimum visibility to receive that clearance is three statute miles. This level of visibility helps you visually verify the hold-short point, detect other traffic, and have enough sight distance to complete the landing while stopping before the hold-short line if requested. If conditions are worse than three miles, ATC will not issue the LAHSO clearance, and you’d proceed with a normal landing or go around. Some airports or specific procedures may specify higher minima, so always check the local published minima.