What is the standard VFR minimum for Class E airspace at or above 10,000 ft MSL?

• A. 3 statute miles visibility; 1000 ft above, 1000 ft below, 1 statute mile horizontal
• B. 3 statute miles visibility; 500 ft below, 1000 ft above, 2000 ft horizontal
• C. 5 statute miles visibility; 1000 ft above, 1000 ft below, 1 statute mile horizontal
• D. 5 statute miles visibility; 1000 ft above, 1000 ft below, 1 statute mile horizontal

Answer: (C)

At or above 10,000 ft MSL, the standard VFR weather minimums in Class E require five miles of unrestricted visibility and cloud clearance of 1,000 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 1 statute mile horizontally from any cloud. This higher visibility and strict cloud clearance help ensure safe maneuvering and separation from weather at higher altitudes.

That's why the correct requirement is five miles of visibility with 1,000 ft vertical separation (above and below) and 1 mile horizontal distance from clouds. The other options either set too little visibility or use different cloud clearance distances, which do not meet the standard for this altitude.