Weather servicesQuestion 390 of 934

ATC must ask for a PIREP when a ceiling is at or below which height?

  1. 1,000 feet
  2. 3,000 feet
  3. 5,000 feet
  4. 10,000 feet
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Correct answer: 5,000 feet

ATC must also ask when visibility is at or below 5 miles.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 7-1-18 Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs), page 560

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026