The company minimum for takeoff in RVR terms is what value?

• A. 400 RVR
• B. 600 RVR
• C. 800 RVR
• D. 1000 RVR

Answer: (B)

Runway Visual Range describes how far down the runway you can see the runway environment and cues that guide you during takeoff. The company sets a takeoff minimum to ensure there’s enough visual information to safely initiate and continue the roll. A common baseline is 600 RVR, which provides a practical balance between safety and operational efficiency: you can still see the runway threshold, centerline, lights, and other cues clearly enough to align and begin takeoff confidently. Lower values, like 400 RVR, would reduce those critical visual cues too much and aren’t acceptable as a standard minimum. Higher minimums, such as 800 or 1000 RVR, are more restrictive and would unnecessarily limit operations. So the takeoff minimum in RVR terms is 600.