Airlines are allowed to shoot the approach as long as they have the required visibility. Ceiling does not prevent them from shooting the approach. Perhaps the ceiling being reported was a thin layer that could be seen thru. As long as you have the required visibility, airport enviornment in sight, and in continuous position to land, you should be good to go.


It has been over a year since I shot an approach there, but from what I remember visibility was usually the more restricting factor.