VFR Takeoff Minimums in Odd Airports

[jrwit]

So I had a question come up about the VFR takeoff minimums in a Class G airspace with an operating control tower. The airport in question is Lake City in Florida (LCQ).
Normally I know Class G VFR takeoff minimus are 1 Mile Clear of clouds, but would this change with a tower. I.e. would it become like a class D and be 3SM and 1,000 foot ceilings?

 

[Ian_J]

So I had a question come up about the VFR takeoff minimums in a Class G airspace with an operating control tower. The airport in question is Lake City in Florida (LCQ).
Normally I know Class G VFR takeoff minimus are 1 Mile Clear of clouds, but would this change with a tower. I.e. would it become like a class D and be 3SM and 1,000 foot ceilings?

No - the airspace is what dictates cloud clearance and visibility requirements. For example, what would be your cloud clearance and visibility requirements at VLD at 0300 local?

 

[jrwit]

3SM and 1,000 to depart. 3SM 500 below, 1,000 , 2,000 above? I honestly didn't know if it would change with whether or not the tower was active.

 

[Ian_J]

3SM and 1,000 to depart. 3SM 500 below, 1,000 , 2,000 above? I honestly didn't know if it would change with whether or not the tower was active.

Look at the AF/D for VLD -
AIRSPACE: CLASS D
svc 1200–0400Z‡ other times CLASS G

In other words, it's not about the tower, it's about the airspace in effect at the time.

 

[jrwit]

Ok, that makes a lot more sense. Thanks for the help!