If ground visibility at a Class D airport is 2 miles, can you take off under basic VFR?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only with ATC approval
• D. Only during daylight

Answer: (B)

In Class D airspace, you must meet basic VFR minimums, which include at least 3 statute miles of visibility and cloud clearance (500 feet below, 1000 feet above, 2000 feet horizontal). With only 2 miles of ground visibility, you don’t meet the required minimum, so you cannot take off under basic VFR. You’d need visibility to reach at least 3 miles, or use an alternative clearances/arrangements (such as special procedures) if applicable.