If there is N/A next to the 'A' on an approach plate, what does it indicate?

If there is N/A next to the 'A' on an approach plate, what does it indicate?

• A. That specific approach is not available as an alternate
• B. Alternate minimums still apply
• C. A is replaced by N/A
• D. Approach is not authorized

Answer: (A)

Alternate minimums are the weather criteria you must meet to use an approach as an alternate when filing IFR. When an approach plate shows the letter A, it means there are published alternate minimums for that procedure. If N/A appears next to that A, it signifies that alternate minimums are not available for this approach as an alternate. In other words, you can still fly the approach for its intended use, but you cannot designate this particular procedure as your alternate.

Alternate minimums are the weather criteria you must meet to use an approach as an alternate when filing IFR. When an approach plate shows the letter A, it means there are published alternate minimums for that procedure. If N/A appears next to that A, it signifies that alternate minimums are not available for this approach as an alternate. In other words, you can still fly the approach for its intended use, but you cannot designate this particular procedure as your alternate.