IFR Alternate Requirements

The 1-2-3 Rule For an IFR flight, you do not have to file an alternative if the following conditions are forecast at ETA +/- 1 hour: At least 2 000 ft ceiling At least 3 SM visibility Alternate Minimums In order to qualify as an alternate, an airport must be forecast to have at least: 600 ft ceiling and 2 SM visibility for precision approaches 800 ft ceiling and 2 SM visibility for non-precision…