What performance-related suitability must be assessed for a diversion location?

The suitability of the diversion location must be assessed with reference to VCA performance as well as the radial component of the downwash (outwash) around the VCA.

What information should be included in the operations manual about a selected diversion location for a VCA?

The operations manual should contain diagrams or ground and aerial photographs, depiction (pictorial) and description of the selected diversion location, including: its overall dimensions; its suitability with reference to VCA performance and the radial component of the downwash (outwash) around the VCA; the location and height of relevant obstacles in the approach and take-off flight paths and in the manoeuvring area; the approach and take-off flight paths; its surface condition (blowing dust/snow/sand); the provision of control of third parties on the ground, if applicable; current firefighting arrangements; existing means indicating wind speed and direction; the procedure for its activation in accordance with national regulations, if applicable; other useful information (e.g., details of the appropriate ATS agency and frequency); the evacuation paths for passengers, taking into account the VCA hazard areas; and the means to remove a VCA from a diversion location.

What firefighting arrangements should be described for a diversion location?

The documentation should include current firefighting arrangements, which may be equipment, an agreement with the local firefighting brigade, or any other appropriate arrangement.

What must be included in the operations manual regarding wind information at a diversion location?

The operations manual should include existing means indicating wind speed and direction at the diversion location.

What passenger-related information is required for a diversion location?

The operations manual should include the evacuation paths for passengers, taking into account the VCA hazard areas.

What should be documented about the surface condition of a diversion location?

The surface condition should be documented, specifically addressing blowing dust, snow, or sand.

What should be included about the approach and take-off flight paths at a diversion location?

The approach and take-off flight paths should be depicted and described in the operations manual.

What should be documented about third-party control at a diversion location?

The provision of control of third parties on the ground should be documented, if applicable.

What should be included about the activation procedure for a diversion location?

The procedure for its activation in accordance with national regulations should be included, if applicable.

What should be documented about removing a VCA from a diversion location?

The means to remove a VCA from a diversion location should be documented.

What are the overall dimensions of a diversion location that must be documented?

The overall dimensions of the selected diversion location must be documented.

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Q: What details about obstacles must be documented for a diversion location?

The documentation must include the location and height of relevant obstacles in the approach and take-off flight paths and in the manoeuvring area of any diversion location.

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AMC3 UAM.OP.MVCA.107 Adequate vertiport or adequate diversion location

ED Decision 2025/010/R

DIVERSION LOCATIONS — DOCUMENTATION

(a) Any diversion location selected by the IAM operator and planned to be used, as well as any subsequent changes to selected diversion locations, should be notified to the competent authority in accordance with the procedure referred to in point ORO.GEN.115(b) and point ORO.GEN.130(c) along with the criteria applied for the selection.

(b) The operations manual or another manual of the IAM operator should contain diagrams or ground and aerial photographs, depiction (pictorial) and description of the selected diversion location including:

(1) its overall dimensions;

(2) its suitability with reference to VCA performance as well as the radial component of the downwash (outwash) around the VCA;

(3) the location and height of relevant obstacles in the approach and take-off flight paths and in the manoeuvring area of any diversion location;

(4) the approach and take-off flight paths;

(5) its surface condition (blowing dust/snow/sand);

(6) the provision of control of third parties on the ground, if applicable;

(7) current firefighting arrangements (equipment or agreement with the local firefighting brigade or any other appropriate arrangement);

(8) existing means indicating wind speed and direction;

(9) the procedure for its activation in accordance with national regulations, if applicable;

(10) other useful information; for example, details of the appropriate ATS agency and frequency;

(11) the evacuation paths for passengers, taking into account the VCA hazard areas; and

(12) the means to remove a VCA from a diversion location.

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Source-Title: AMC3 UAM.OP.MVCA.107 Adequate vertiport or adequate diversion location View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23949 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