During diversion from an airport not listed in OPS SPECS, what must the Captain and Dispatcher determine about the airport?

During diversion from an airport not listed in OPS SPECS, what must the Captain and Dispatcher determine about the airport?

• A. That the airport is within 100 nautical miles
• B. That the airport is open for 24 hours
• C. That the airport and facilities are adequate to operate the aircraft and that all operating limitations can be met
• D. That weather minimums are not a concern

Answer: (C)

When diverting to an airport not listed in OPS SPECS, the Captain and Dispatcher must verify that the airport and its facilities are capable of safely supporting the aircraft and that all operating limitations can be met. This means checking that the airfield can accommodate the aircraft’s performance requirements (runway length and strength, available services, and suitable navigation/communication facilities) and that the flight can comply with the aircraft’s operating limitations, weight and balance, MEL or OPS restrictions, and required approach/minimums. Weather minima for the approach and landing remain a factor, so dismissing them is not acceptable. Other options like a fixed distance or assuming weather isn’t a concern miss the essential safety checks involved in a non-listed diversion.

When diverting to an airport not listed in OPS SPECS, the Captain and Dispatcher must verify that the airport and its facilities are capable of safely supporting the aircraft and that all operating limitations can be met. This means checking that the airfield can accommodate the aircraft’s performance requirements (runway length and strength, available services, and suitable navigation/communication facilities) and that the flight can comply with the aircraft’s operating limitations, weight and balance, MEL or OPS restrictions, and required approach/minimums. Weather minima for the approach and landing remain a factor, so dismissing them is not acceptable. Other options like a fixed distance or assuming weather isn’t a concern miss the essential safety checks involved in a non-listed diversion.