Visibility and Runway Questions & Requirements

Question 0

What are additional req by Air Carriers for visibility with landing VFR (if the hold short runway is only equip w an electronic glide slope indicator)?

Answer 0

Ceiling 1,500ft and Visibility 5 miles

Question 1

What does basic VFR mean?

Answer 1

Basic VFR means;

Ceiling 1000ft and 3miles

Question 2

What kind of braking action reports can help aircraft to know about runway conditions?

Answer 2

Any Runway FOD or contamination a like;
Water
Ice
Snow
Slush
Frost
Heavy rubber deposits