Hi all, thanks for the replies soo far. This is some what of a grey area in my company's SOP and local regulations.Would love further discussions on this.
by lion-g
From my point of view, if the Alternate airport is closed at your ETA at destination, we CANNOT nominate it as an alternate as it will not be available for diversion should it be necessary. Further more, as per SOPs, the alternate airport availability is checked for the period ETA (alternate) +- 1 hour.
I assume that's your company's SOP. I'd love to see that somewhere as a regulation.
by pilotms
Is it realy closed or has it only a restriction on the Operating Hours?
Airport closed.
by Wizofoz
No, it can't be used. It must be available for use at the latest ETA to the alternate.
So using my scenario, the airport must be open till 1130pm correct?