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ALTERNATE AERODROME [ICAO]

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An aerodrome to which an aircraft may proceed when it becomes either impossible or inadvisable to proceed to or to land at the aerodrome of intended landing.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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