Under High Minimums, landing minimums increase by

Under High Minimums, landing minimums increase by

• A. 50 ft and 1/4SM
• B. 100 ft and 1/2SM
• C. 150 ft and 1SM
• D. 200 ft and 1/2SM

Answer: (B)

High Minimums add a safety buffer to instrument approach minima. When High Minimums are in effect, the published landing minimums are increased by 100 feet in altitude and 1/2 statute mile in visibility. This extra height and visibility margin gives you more room to identify the runway environment and maintain obstacle clearance in tougher conditions. That’s why the correct increase is 100 feet and 1/2 mile. Other proposed increases don’t match the standard adjustment used for High Minimums.

High Minimums add a safety buffer to instrument approach minima. When High Minimums are in effect, the published landing minimums are increased by 100 feet in altitude and 1/2 statute mile in visibility. This extra height and visibility margin gives you more room to identify the runway environment and maintain obstacle clearance in tougher conditions. That’s why the correct increase is 100 feet and 1/2 mile. Other proposed increases don’t match the standard adjustment used for High Minimums.