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AirspaceQuestion 151 of 934

A VFR pilot wants to fly under an 800 foot ceiling in Class D airspace, with no special VFR clearance. Is this allowed?

  1. Yes, if the pilot stays clear of clouds
  2. Yes, if flight visibility is at least 3 miles
  3. No, because the ceiling must be at least 1,000 feet
  4. No, because VFR flight is never allowed in Class D airspace
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Correct answer: No, because the ceiling must be at least 1,000 feet

No person may fly beneath the ceiling under VFR in surface controlled airspace when the ceiling is below 1,000 feet.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 3-1-4 Basic VFR Weather Minimums, page 176

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026