Long Haul

Alternate Diversion Field

An airport selected in the flight plan to which an aircraft may proceed when landing at the destination becomes inadvisable.

Quick answer: An airport selected in the flight plan to which an aircraft may proceed when landing at the destination becomes inadvisable.

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Quick answer

An airport selected in the flight plan to which an aircraft may proceed when landing at the destination becomes inadvisable.

Why it matters

Alternate Diversion Field matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Alternate Diversion Field?

In this glossary, Alternate Diversion Field refers to: An airport selected in the flight plan to which an aircraft may proceed when landing at the destination becomes inadvisable.

How is Alternate Diversion Field used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Dispatch, RJA091 requests confirmation that Muscat remains the first Alternate Diversion Field due weather deterioration at Doha."

Why does Alternate Diversion Field matter in aviation?

Alternate Diversion Field matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Alternate Diversion Field?

Alternate Diversion Field is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Alternate Diversion Field belong to?

In this glossary, Alternate Diversion Field is grouped under Long Haul. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

An airport selected in the flight plan to which an aircraft may proceed when landing at the destination becomes inadvisable.

Operational example

Dispatch, RJA091 requests confirmation that Muscat remains the first Alternate Diversion Field due weather deterioration at Doha.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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