What should the operator's policy and procedure for selecting diversion locations be based on to comply with UAM.OP.MVCA.107(d)?

The policy and procedure should be based on at least: (a) data provided by the VCA manufacturer (certified minimum performance including wind limitations, radial component of downwash/outwash, type of landing systems); (b) information about diversion location characteristics (size, surface, slope, obstacle clearance, firefighting info); (c) operating conditions (anticipated masses, fuel/energy consumption, meteorological conditions); (d) observations from pre-surveillance by a competent person; (e) means to have an indication on wind speed and direction; (f) ground markings if available; (g) means to achieve acceptable RFFS protection; and (h) for cross-border operations, relevant requirements published by the competent authority of the place of operation.

Which VCA manufacturer data should be considered when selecting diversion locations?

The data should include certified minimum performance (CMP) including wind limitations, the radial component of the downwash (outwash) around the VCA, and the type of VCA landing systems (e.g., wheels, skids).

What information about the diversion location characteristics must be included in the operator's selection policy?

The information should include the size of the landing area, surface characteristics, slope, obstacle clearance areas, and firefighting information, if any.

What operating conditions should be considered when selecting a diversion location?

The operating conditions under which the flight is to be conducted, including anticipated masses, anticipated VCA fuel/energy consumption, and anticipated meteorological conditions.

What means should the operator have to assess wind conditions at a diversion location?

The operator should have the means to have an indication on wind speed and direction.

What should the operator consider regarding rescue and firefighting services (RFFS) at diversion locations?

The operator should consider the means to achieve an acceptable level of RFFS protection, including equipment, or an agreement with the local firefighting brigade or any other appropriate arrangement.

What is the regulatory basis for the operator's policy on diversion location selection?

The policy and procedure should be established to comply with point UAM.OP.MVCA.107(d), as detailed in AMC2 UAM.OP.MVCA.107.

AMC2 UAM.OP.MVCA.107 Adequate vertiport and adequate diversion location

Q: How should the operator account for changes to diversion locations that may have occurred since the last survey?

The operator should take into account possible changes to the characteristics of diversion locations that may have taken place since last surveyed, based on observations made during the process of pre-surveillance by a competent person.

Q: For cross-border operations, what additional requirements must be considered when selecting a diversion location?

The relevant requirements published by the competent authority of the place of operation stemming from air space management, air traffic management, national security, as well as environmental and administrative regulations.

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AMC2 UAM.OP.MVCA.107 Adequate vertiport and adequate diversion location

ED Decision 2025/010/R

ADEQUATE DIVERSION LOCATIONS

To comply with point UAM.OP.MVCA.107(d), the operator’s policy and procedure for the selection of diversion locations should be based on at least the following:

(a) Data provided by the VCA manufacturer including:

(1) certified minimum performance (CMP) including wind limitations;

(2) the radial component of the downwash (outwash) around the VCA;

(3) type of VCA landing systems (e.g. wheels, skids).

(b) Information about the diversion location characteristics including:

(1) size of the landing area;

(2) surface characteristics;

(3) slope;

(4) obstacle clearance areas;

(5) firefighting information, if any.

(b) The operating conditions under which the flight is to be conducted including:

(1) anticipated masses;

(2) anticipated VCA fuel/energy consumption;

(3) anticipated meteorological conditions.

(c) Observations made during the process of pre-surveillance of diversion locations by a competent person. The operator should also take into account possible changes to the characteristics of diversion locations that may have taken place since last surveyed.

(d) The means to have an indication on wind speed and direction.

(e) Ground markings, if available.

(f) The means to achieve an acceptable level of rescue and firefighting services (RFFS) protection, including equipment, or agreement with the local firefighting brigade or any other appropriate arrangement.

(g) In the case of cross-border operations, the relevant requirements published by the competent authority of the place of operation stemming from air space management, air traffic management, national security, as well as environmental and administrative regulations.

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Source-Title: AMC2 UAM.OP.MVCA.107 Adequate vertiport and adequate diversion location View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23946 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 9 July, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 9 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/010/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-IAM

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: UAM.OP.MVCA.107 Adequate vertiport and adequate diversion location

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR