After accepting a PAR or ASR, do you still have to comply with weather minimums?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if weather is below minimums
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (A)

Weather minimums set the floor for instrument approaches: you must have the published visibility (and the required cloud clearance) to continue the approach and land. Accepting a PAR or ASR does not waive these requirements; radar guidance simply helps you with alignment and descent, but it doesn’t eliminate the need to meet the published minimums. As you descend toward the decision altitude/height, you may proceed only if the required visibility is present. If the weather is below those minima, you should not continue toward landing and should execute a missed approach or discontinue the approach as appropriate.