Division (c) F1
The take-off alternate aerodrome must be located within a distance from the departure aerodrome that minimises the risk of exposure to potential abnormal or emergency situations. In choosing the take-off alternate aerodrome, the operator must, at least, consider the following:
- (1)
actual and forecast weather conditions;
- (2)
availability and quality of the aerodrome infrastructure;
- (3)
navigation and landing capabilities of the aircraft in abnormal or emergency conditions, taking into account the redundancy of critical systems; and
- (4)
specific approvals held.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Annex 4 points CAT.OP.MPA.180-CAT.OP.MPA.200 substituted (30.10.2025) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1290), regs. 1(3), 7(3)(h)