Diversion Procedures - S1 - C8

Question 1

Diversions will normally be made for the following reasons:

Answer 1

• When the weather at the planned destination is reported to be below the minima prescribed by an Aircraft Operator for their aircraft;
• When obstructions on the landing area, which constitute a hazard to aircraft landing, cannot be cleared within a reasonable period;
• The failure of airborne equipment;
• The failure of essential ground aids to landing in circumstances which would require their use;
• Unacceptable delay due to congestion of air traffic;
• The closure of the aerodrome of destination.

The Aerodrome Operator is responsible for decisions regarding the availability of the aerodrome.

Question 2

What is the action for Diversion originated by the ground organisation (ATC)?

Answer 2

• If a controller deems it necessary to divert an a/c they shall consult a/c operator .
• They will both decide the diversion aerodrome
• The diversion shall be passed to pilot with reason why
• In an emergency the controller shall express diversion as a request and contact a/c operator
  ASAP . Divert first then speak to operator
• Pilot has final say.

Question 3

Action by pilot

Answer 3

• If pilot does not comply with request, permission to attempt landing will not be refused unless aerodrome is closed by aerodrome operator

Question 4

Diversion of military aircraft

Answer 4

• All info regarding military diversion goes to D+D

Question 5

Diversions to RAF aerodromes

Answer 5

• Except in an emergency a/c shall not be diverted to RAD or USAF aerodrome without prior
  approval from D+D
• A/C from CIS even though in an emergency must not be diverted to RAF bases except with
  agreement from D+D