YMAV/AVV Filing as Altn

[OpsControl]

G'day to da good Folks Down unda

After the TRA and after the Avalon Airshow
can I file YMAV/AVV as altn fr widebodied ops

Plz advise

Cheers

OC

[PyroTek]

coming from lasiorhinus(sitting right next to me):
Yes.
Avalon isnt a suitable altn for weather considerations given how close it is, however for any other considerations, including fog in most cases, avalon would be a great altn to melbourne. Otherwise somewhere like albury would possibly be better if it comes down to weather issues. Because of the proximity to melbourne, weather affecting one will probably affect the other. (but right now, avalon looks lovely, compared to melbourne)

[Capt Fathom]

If it's an international op, you need prior approval from CASA

From the Australian AIP:

2.3 Alternate Airports to International Airports

Avalon
Customs, Health and Immigration are provided
to coincide with approved flights only. Avalon
Airport must not be nominated as an Alternate
unless approval has been obtained by the operating
airline from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Albury, (as suggested by Pyro), is not a widebody airport !

[mustafagander]

A valid forecast might be hard to come by, too.

[OpsControl]

Tnks to all yr help

Not planning to use YMAV/AVV as altn now
Good on you folks

Regards

OC