Operations

Alternate Airport

Definition

An airport designated in the flight plan where the aircraft can land if the intended destination becomes unavailable. IFR fuel planning must include fuel to the destination, missed approach, and alternate.

Related Terms

Fuel Planning

The process of calculating required fuel for a flight including taxi, trip, cont...

Flight Plan

A document filed with ATC containing intended flight details including route, al...

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