Division SPO.OP.144 Destination alternate aerodrome planning minima - helicoptersF1F2
The operator must not select an aerodrome as a destination alternate aerodrome for a helicopter unless the available weather information indicates, for the period from 1 hour before the ETA until 1 hour after the ETA, or for the period from the actual time of departure to 1 hour after the ETA, whichever is the shorter, that:
- (a)
for an alternate aerodrome without an IAP, there is:
- (1)
a ceiling of at least 200 ft above the DH or MDH associated with the IAP; and
- (2)
a visibility of at least 1500 m by day, or 3000 m by night; or
- (1)
- (b)
for an alternate aerodrome without an IAP, there is:
- (1)
a ceiling of at least 2000 ft or the minimum safe IFR height, whichever is greater; and
- (2)
a visibility of at least 1500 m by day or 3000 m by night.
- (1)
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
- F2
Annex 8 points SPO.OP.143, SPO.OP.144 inserted (30.10.2025) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1290), regs. 1(3), 11(2)(g)