AA.VII.E.K3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge
How to determine a suitable airport.
How to determine a suitable airport.
Bottom line
The pilot should divert to the nearest suitable airport and declare an emergency with ATC for priority handling. Airports–Runway dimensions may not be sufficient such that a takeoff or landing can be performed safely under the given conditions.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| approximately 800 feet above the ground, LNAV only at Northampton | MDA at Northampton |
| approximately 1,100 feet above ground, circling minimums only at Turners Falls | Circling MDA |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-34) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- SAFO 19001 — SAFO 19001
- RMH App. D (p. D-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- FAA-S-ACS-11A AA.VII.C.S6 — FAA-S-ACS-11A
- FAA-S-ACS-11A AA.VII.C.S2–S3 — FAA-S-ACS-11A
- AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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