What should you do if alternate weather minimums are not met?

What should you do if alternate weather minimums are not met?

• A. Select another acceptable alternate or adjust your plan accordingly.
• B. Declare the alternate anyway.
• C. Ignore the minimums and proceed.
• D. Delay indefinitely.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that an alternate airport must meet the published weather minimums for the planned diversion window. If the forecast or current conditions indicate that the chosen alternate will not meet those minimums, that airport cannot be used as the alternate. The correct action is to pick a different acceptable alternate or adjust your plan accordingly—this could mean selecting another airport that does meet the minimums, or changing the route, timing, or even destination so that a compliant alternate is available. This keeps you prepared for a diversion with a viable landing option.

The key idea is that an alternate airport must meet the published weather minimums for the planned diversion window. If the forecast or current conditions indicate that the chosen alternate will not meet those minimums, that airport cannot be used as the alternate. The correct action is to pick a different acceptable alternate or adjust your plan accordingly—this could mean selecting another airport that does meet the minimums, or changing the route, timing, or even destination so that a compliant alternate is available. This keeps you prepared for a diversion with a viable landing option.