Airport operationsQuestion 223 of 934

What is the minimum weather for a pilot to receive a LAHSO clearance?

  1. A ceiling of 500 feet and 1 statute mile of visibility
  2. A ceiling of 3,000 feet and 5 statute miles of visibility
  3. A ceiling of 1,000 feet and 3 statute miles of visibility
  4. A ceiling of 1,500 feet and 2 statute miles of visibility
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Correct answer: A ceiling of 1,000 feet and 3 statute miles of visibility

Pilots should receive a LAHSO clearance only with at least a 1,000 foot ceiling and 3 statute miles of visibility.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 4-3-11 Pilot Responsibilities When Conducting Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO), page 256

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026