If on final approach at MDA, with ATIS reporting 1600 RVR, can you land if visibility required is 2400 RVR?

Landing at an airport where the reported visibility is less than the required minimums should be approached with caution, particularly when considering the specific requirements for visibility during final approach. In this scenario, with the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) being established and visibility reported at 1600 RVR, which is below the prescribed minimum of 2400 RVR, it is essential to understand the operations permitted under these conditions.

When the visibility is below the minimum requirements, a pilot must have established visual references necessary to continue the approach and complete the landing. If these references are available, even with the reported visibility not meeting the minimums, a landing can still be executed. This is especially relevant if the pilot is able to see the required visual cues needed for a successful approach, such as the runway environment.

If the pilot determines that they can accomplish a safe landing despite the visibility readings, they can make the decision to approach and land. This is the rationale for being able to descend to land under the specific conditions mentioned. The pilot should ensure that they remain within the confines of the regulations and exercise sound judgment regarding their visibility and situational awareness at all times.