01-21-2024, 12:59 AM
The following factors and others may be relevant in determining whether or not an airport is suitable:
• Airplane configuration, weight, systems status, and fuel remaining,
• Wind and weather conditions en route at the diversion altitude,
• Minimum altitudes en route to the diversion airport,
• Fuel burn to the diversion airport,
• Airport nearby terrain, weather and wind,
• Runways available and runway surface condition,
• Approach navigation aids and lighting available,
• Availability of crash, rescue and firefighting equipment,
• Facilities for passenger and crewmember disembarkation and accommodations, and
• Pilot’s familiarity with the airport.
The last item is the gotcha !
UAL doesn't operate 777's into ITO and would need to fly fam flights and have training for all of the flt crew members.
• Airplane configuration, weight, systems status, and fuel remaining,
• Wind and weather conditions en route at the diversion altitude,
• Minimum altitudes en route to the diversion airport,
• Fuel burn to the diversion airport,
• Airport nearby terrain, weather and wind,
• Runways available and runway surface condition,
• Approach navigation aids and lighting available,
• Availability of crash, rescue and firefighting equipment,
• Facilities for passenger and crewmember disembarkation and accommodations, and
• Pilot’s familiarity with the airport.
The last item is the gotcha !
UAL doesn't operate 777's into ITO and would need to fly fam flights and have training for all of the flt crew members.