Issue both midpoint and rollout RVR when the value of either is less than ___ feet and the value of the touchdown RVR is greater than the midpoint or rollout.

• A. 2,000
• B. 1,500
• C. 4,000
• D. 2,500

Answer: (A)

RVR reporting uses separate readings for touchdown, midpoint, and rollout to show how visibility changes along the runway. When conditions aren’t uniform, it’s important to relay more than one value so pilots can judge approach and rollout risks along the entire path.

If either the midpoint or rollout RVR drops below 2,000 feet and the touchdown RVR remains better (higher) than those values, you should issue both midpoint and rollout readings in addition to the touchdown value. The 2,000-foot threshold signals a level of reduced visibility where pilots need more detailed, segment-by-segment information, because the conditions can be significantly worse away from the threshold even if the touchdown area looks clearer. Providing both midpoint and rollout values gives a complete picture of runway visibility, aiding safer decision-making during final approach and landing rollout.