Under Part 121 standard takeoff minimums, what is the minimum visibility for takeoff with two engines?

Under Part 121 standard takeoff minimums, what is the minimum visibility for takeoff with two engines?

• A. 1 statute mile
• B. 1/2 statute mile
• C. 2 statute miles
• D. 3/4 statute mile

Answer: (A)

Under Part 121, takeoff minimums are the default visibility required to begin a takeoff when standard minima apply. For aircraft with two engines, the standard takeoff minimum is one statute mile. This baseline helps ensure there’s enough visibility for the crew to safely handle an engine failure at V1 and complete the takeoff, including the option to reject if needed. Airlines can use lower minima only if they have FAA-approved reduced minimums in their OpSpecs and the conditions meet those approvals.

Under Part 121, takeoff minimums are the default visibility required to begin a takeoff when standard minima apply. For aircraft with two engines, the standard takeoff minimum is one statute mile. This baseline helps ensure there’s enough visibility for the crew to safely handle an engine failure at V1 and complete the takeoff, including the option to reject if needed. Airlines can use lower minima only if they have FAA-approved reduced minimums in their OpSpecs and the conditions meet those approvals.