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(Refer to figure 12.) Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather?
FAA Figure 12Aviation routine weather reports (METAR)FAA-CT-8080-2H · Sport, Recreational, Private & Remote Pilot supplement
A
All.
B
KINK, KBOI, and KJFK.
C
KINK, KBOI, and KLAX.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
VFR requires a ceiling of at least 1,000 feet and visibility of at least 3 miles. KINK (15SM SKC), KBOI (30SM SCT150) and KLAX (6SM, only scattered layers, so no ceiling) all qualify, while KJFK (1/2SM FG OVC005) and KMDW (1 1/2SM OVC007) are IFR.
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