If you are on an instrument approach with reported visibility below minima, what is the maximum altitude you should continue the approach from 1500ft with a Minimum Descent Height (MDH) of 750ft?

When conducting an instrument approach, pilots must adhere to published minimums to ensure safety. The Minimum Descent Height (MDH) is a critical altitude that indicates the lowest altitude a pilot can descend to while still being able to execute the approach safely, provided visibility and other required conditions are met.

If the reported visibility is below the minima, the pilot should not continue the approach below the MDH. In this scenario, with a reported visibility that does not meet the required minima, the aircraft should not descend below the MDH of 750 feet. Therefore, maintaining an altitude of 750 feet when visibility is insufficient aligns with regulations and safety practices. This decision helps prevent the risk of going below the safe operational altitude where the pilot might not have adequate visual reference to land.

Continuing the approach from 1500 feet down to 750 feet in this situation is permissible, as maintaining the MDH does not breach any regulations; however, it is crucial not to descend further without meeting the necessary visibility and landing criteria. Thus, the correct course of action to adhere to safety regulations is to maintain an altitude of 750 feet until either conditions improve, or a missed approach is initiated.