Which reporting stations have VFR weather?

• A. KINK, KBOI AND KLAX
• B. KJFK, KDEN, KPDX
• C. KLAX, KJFK, KORD
• D. KATL, KSEA, KPHX

Answer: (A)

VFR weather means the observation classifies the flight conditions as Visual Flight Rules. In METAR terms, that means the ceiling and visibility meet the VFR thresholds (typically visibility of at least 5 miles and a ceiling at or above about 3,000 feet). When a station’s report shows VFR, it indicates conditions are suitable for flying visually.

The trio of Wink, Texas (KINK), Boise, Idaho (KBOI), and Los Angeles (KLAX) is the one that typically yields a VFR flight category in common weather patterns, because these locations more often report clear skies and good visibility. The other groups include airports in areas where marine layer, mountain weather, or frequent low ceilings can reduce visibility or ceiling, leading to MVFR or IFR more often. So, those three stations are the ones most often associated with VFR conditions.