Originally Posted by
BuzzBox
So what would you do if you’re on descent to a destination with only one runway, you encounter unexpected delays and you don’t have any ‘extra’ fuel above that required to divert to your alternate, which also has only one runway? Divert or commit to the destination and use the alternate fuel for holding?
What’s the delay ? If it’s a 210 that’s done a wheels up at Devonport I’d divert to Launceston . If it’s because there is 2-3 aircraft arriving similar time I’d slow down and consider dropping alternate . It’s up to the captain on the day . Having an alternate gives options . I understand your saying if I divert to a single runway alternate I’m now in same position as if I’m flying to a destination with no alternate but before I divert I got 2 airports up my sleeve , destination and alternate . Gives me options if a problem arises as I’m on descent to destination .