Normal VFR operations in Class D airspace with an operating control tower require the ceiling and visibility to be at least

• A. 1,000 feet and 3 miles
• B. 500 feet and 1 mile
• C. 2,000 feet and 5 miles
• D. 1,500 feet and 2 miles

Answer: (A)

In Class D airspace with a functioning control tower, the minimum weather for normal VFR flight is a ceiling of 1,000 feet above the surface and 3 miles of visibility. Along with this, you must remain clear of clouds by at least 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally. This combination gives enough visibility and cloud clearance to safely see and avoid other traffic around the tower.

The option that matches this 1,000-foot ceiling and 3-mile visibility meets the requirements. The other choices fall short either in ceiling or in visibility, which is why they aren’t acceptable for normal VFR in this airspace. If the tower were not operating, different (less restrictive or different) minimums would apply, but with an active tower, these are the standards.