LAHSO minimum ceiling and visibility:

LAHSO minimum ceiling and visibility:

• A. 1,000 ft / 3 miles with PAPI/VASI; 1,500 ft / 5 miles without
• B. 2,000 ft / 4 miles with PAPI/VASI; 3,000 ft / 6 miles without
• C. 1,500 ft / 5 miles with PAPI/VASI; 2,000 ft / 4 miles without
• D. 1,000 ft / 3 miles without PAPI/VASI; 1,500 ft / 5 miles with

Answer: (A)

LAHSO minima hinge on whether you have a precision visual aid at the runway. With a functioning PAPI or VASI, the published minimums to accept Land and Hold Short Operations are a ceiling of 1,000 feet and visibility of 3 statute miles. Without those aids, the minimums rise to a ceiling of 1,500 feet and visibility of 5 statute miles. The reason is that the visual cues from PAPI/VASI help you accurately judge your approach and the hold-short point, allowing safer operations in heavier weather or lower visibility. If the weather doesn’t meet these minima, LAHSO cannot be accepted. The option matching these standards is 1,000 ft / 3 miles with PAPI/VASI and 1,500 ft / 5 miles without. Note that some runways or airports may have higher minima due to obstacles or configuration, so always check the published LAHSO minima for the specific runway.

LAHSO minima hinge on whether you have a precision visual aid at the runway. With a functioning PAPI or VASI, the published minimums to accept Land and Hold Short Operations are a ceiling of 1,000 feet and visibility of 3 statute miles. Without those aids, the minimums rise to a ceiling of 1,500 feet and visibility of 5 statute miles. The reason is that the visual cues from PAPI/VASI help you accurately judge your approach and the hold-short point, allowing safer operations in heavier weather or lower visibility. If the weather doesn’t meet these minima, LAHSO cannot be accepted. The option matching these standards is 1,000 ft / 3 miles with PAPI/VASI and 1,500 ft / 5 miles without. Note that some runways or airports may have higher minima due to obstacles or configuration, so always check the published LAHSO minima for the specific runway.