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Montevideo Alternate

Carrasco International (SUMU/Montevideo), designated as the alternate aerodrome for flights operating to/from South Atlantic, per contingency or ETOPS requirements.

Quick answer: Carrasco International (SUMU/Montevideo), designated as the alternate aerodrome for flights operating to/from South Atlantic, per contingency or ETOPS requirements.

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Quick answer

Carrasco International (SUMU/Montevideo), designated as the alternate aerodrome for flights operating to/from South Atlantic, per contingency or ETOPS requirements.

Why it matters

Montevideo Alternate 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 Montevideo Alternate?

In this glossary, Montevideo Alternate refers to: Carrasco International (SUMU/Montevideo), designated as the alternate aerodrome for flights operating to/from South Atlantic, per contingency or ETOPS requirements.

How is Montevideo Alternate used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "For this sector, Montevideo Alternate is filed as ETOPS alternate due to limited options in South Atlantic."

Why does Montevideo Alternate matter in aviation?

Montevideo Alternate 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 Montevideo Alternate?

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

What category does Montevideo Alternate belong to?

In this glossary, Montevideo Alternate 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

Carrasco International (SUMU/Montevideo), designated as the alternate aerodrome for flights operating to/from South Atlantic, per contingency or ETOPS requirements.

Operational example

For this sector, Montevideo Alternate is filed as ETOPS alternate due to limited options in South Atlantic.

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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