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ALTERNATE AIRPORT

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

An airport at which an aircraft may land if a landing at the intended airport becomes inadvisable.

See ALTERNATE AERODROME ICAO.

In the 7110.65

Used in 2 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 4-8-1Approach Clearance
  2. 10-4-4Communications Failure