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Division (c) F1

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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. (1)

    actual and forecast weather conditions;

  2. (2)

    availability and quality of the aerodrome infrastructure;

  3. (3)

    navigation and landing capabilities of the aircraft in abnormal or emergency conditions, taking into account the redundancy of critical systems; and

  4. (4)

    specific approvals held.

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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)