Standard takeoff minimums for a 2-engine aircraft is which of the following?

• A. 1 SM or 5000 RVR
• B. 2 SM or 7000 RVR
• C. 0.5 SM or 2500 RVR
• D. 1.5 SM or 4500 RVR

Answer: (A)

Takeoff minimums are the minimum visibility needed to begin a takeoff. For a standard two-engine aircraft, the baseline is one statute mile of visibility or an RVR of five thousand feet. This dual rule lets crews use whichever measurement is available: general visibility reported by the crew or the runway’s measured Runway Visual Range. If either measurement meets the threshold, takeoff may be authorized. RVR is often relied on when runway condition sensors are present because it directly reflects what a pilot needs to see along the runway during takeoff. In practice, operators can set higher minima for specific airports or conditions, but the standard baseline for a two-engine aircraft is one mile or five thousand feet of RVR.