Question: what are special vfr minimums?
Answer: “A Special VFR Clearance is an ATC authorization for a VFR aircraft to operate in weather that is less than the basic VFR minima. Basic VFR minima are 1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility. ... SVFR can be an effective tool to allow a VFR aircraft to land or depart in conditions below basic VFR.