If you are in Class B airspace and want to land at a Class D airport underneath, can you cancel IFR?

• A. Yes, but you must maintain VFR and have two-way radio communications with the Class D tower.
• B. No, IFR cancellation is not allowed when landing at a Class D airport.
• C. Yes, but you must obtain a special clearance from ATC.
• D. Only if weather is VFR at the time of cancellation.

Answer: (A)

The situation tests the ability to switch from IFR to VFR when you can operate safely without IFR separation. You can cancel IFR as long as you are in VFR conditions and able to maintain two‑way radio communications with the controlling facility for the airport you’re landing at, in this case the Class D tower. Once you cancel, you’ll proceed under VFR and the tower will handle final‑approach sequencing and traffic. There’s no special clearance required to cancel IFR, and cancellation isn’t dictated simply by weather in general—if conditions are not VFR, you wouldn’t cancel.