dvv:
For the sake of this discussion, the ops says to use charted minimums. The ceiling, like I said, is at 900' AGL, the visibility is 3SM. So exactly what numbers should we stick to for our category D aircraft? A FAR/AIM reference in support of your reasoning will be greatly appreciated.
Reported ceiling has no legality as whether you can circle. But, 900-3 would mean the surface area (I presume you are operating in surface airspace at the time) means the surface area is not VFR. So, you cannot request a visual, thus you must remain within 2.3 nautical miles of any portion of any runway, which is available and legal for CTL and landing.
(contact approaches don't apply to this discussion
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