Alternate forecast
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003459
A weather forecast prepared specifically for an airport designated as an alternate in a flight plan. This forecast is used to determine if the airport meets the legal weather requirements to be available for a diversion during a specific period. The forecast must indicate that weather conditions, including ceiling and visibility, will be at or above the established alternate airport minimums at the estimated time of arrival.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003459 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A weather forecast prepared specifically for an airport designated as an alternate in a flight plan. This forecast is used to determine if the airport meets the legal weather requirements to be available for a diversion during a specific period. The forecast must indicate that weather conditions, including ceiling and visibility, will be at or above the established alternate airport minimums at the estimated time of arrival.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/alternate-forecast/"
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