Which statement about Special VFR clearance is true?

• A. It permits VFR within Class D when visibility is not less than 1600 m
• B. It permits VFR within Class E under any visibility
• C. It requires IFR clearance
• D. It applies only at night

Answer: (A)

Special VFR clearance is ATC authorization that lets a pilot fly VFR in controlled airspace when weather is below standard VFR minimums. In Class D airspace, the SVFR minimum visibility is 1,600 meters, so if visibility is at least that, a pilot can operate VFR under SVFR rather than IFR. The other statements don’t fit typical SVFR rules: it isn’t a blanket allowance for Class E under any visibility, it doesn’t require IFR clearance, and it isn’t limited to night operations.