Division SPO.OP.150 Destination alternate aerodromes — aeroplanesF1

For IFR flights, the pilot-in-command shall specify at least one weather-permissible destination alternate aerodrome in the flight plan, unless:

1. (a)

   the available current meteorological information indicates that, for the period from 1 hour before until 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival, or from the actual time of departure to 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival, whichever is the shorter period, the approach and landing may be made under visual meteorological conditions (VMC); or

2. (b)

   the place of intended landing is F2designated as an isolated aerodrome and:

   1. (1)

      an instrument approach procedure is prescribed for the aerodrome of intended landing; and

   2. (2)

      available current meteorological information indicates that the following meteorological conditions will exist from 2 hours before to 2 hours after the estimated time of arrival, or from the actual time of departure to 2 hours after the estimated time of arrival whichever is the shorter period:

      1. (i)

         a cloud base of at least 300 m ( 1 000 ft) above the minimum associated with the instrument approach procedure; and

      2. (ii)

         visibility of at least 5,5 km or of 4 km more than the minimum associated with the procedure.