Originally Posted by
krismiler
The problem is also a lack of suitable alternates within a reasonable distance.
Newman, Solomon, Boolgeeda, Eliwana, West Angeles, Coondewanna, Barimunya, Cloudbreak, Christmas Creek, Ginbata, Iron Bridge, Port Hedland, Karratha, Onslow and probably Learmonth all within 20 minutes diversion time.
Although not all their historic TAFs are available online I’m fairly sure the entire Pilbara wasn’t socked in below minima that morning