Divert Advisories

Question 1

(3-3-3)

Issue airport condition information necessary for an aircraft’s safe operation in time for it to be:

Answer 1

Useful to the pilot

Question 2

(10-2-12)

What actions should you take if an aircraft request the location of the nearest explosive detection K-9 team?

Answer 2

> obtain the aircraft ID and the position and advise your supervisor of the pilot request

> when you receive the nearest location of the explosive detection K-9 team, relay the information to the pilot

> if the aircraft wishes to divert to the airport location provided, obtain an estimated arrival time from the pilot and advise your supervisor.

Question 3

(10-2-(15-16)

What things should you consider when recommending an emergency airport?

Answer 3

> remaining fuel in relation to airport distances

> weather conditions

> airport conditions

> NAVAID status

> aircraft type

> pilot’s qualifications

> vectoring or homing capability to the emergency airport

Question 4

(3-3-3)

> construction work on or immediately adjacent to the movement area

> rough portions of the movement area

> braking conditions caused by ice, snow, slush, or water

> snowdrifts or piles of snow on or along the edges of the area and the extent of any plowed areas

> parked aircraft on the movement area

> irregular operation of part or all the airport lighting system

Answer 4

Examples of airport conditions that would be issued to pilots in time for it to be useful.