Is pre-surveying a requirement for a vertiport to be considered adequate?

No, pre-surveying is only a requirement for a diversion location to be considered adequate, not for a vertiport.

When may an IAM operator use an adequate diversion location instead of an adequate vertiport?

The IAM operator may use one or more adequate diversion locations while en-route to divert from the planned route as necessary, notwithstanding the requirement to use adequate vertiports for normal operations and for diversion from the planned route as necessary.

Does the regulation require the IAM operator to use only vertiports for all operations, or are other landing locations permitted?

The IAM operator shall use adequate vertiports for normal operations and for diversion from the planned route as necessary, but may also use one or more adequate diversion locations while en-route to divert from the planned route as necessary.

What does 'compatible with the VCA approach and departure paths' mean in the context of vertiport adequacy?

It means that the vertiport must be compatible with the VCA approach and departure paths at the expected time of use, as one of the four conditions for a vertiport to be considered adequate.

For a diversion location, what must be true about its characteristics and the landing profile?

Its characteristics, including dimensions, obstacles, and surface condition, must be compatible with the VCA and allow for landing in accordance with an approved landing profile.

What is the requirement regarding rescue and firefighting services (RFFS) for a vertiport versus a diversion location?

For a vertiport, it must be provided with RFFS and other services and facilities necessary for the intended operation. For a diversion location, it must have an acceptable level of RFFS protection.

What does the regulation say about the availability of a vertiport or diversion location?

Both a vertiport and a diversion location must be available at the expected time of use to be considered adequate.

What must be taken into account when determining if a diversion location can be reached within the CMP of the VCA?

Wind limitations must be taken into account when determining if the diversion location can be reached within the CMP of the VCA.

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Q: What are the five criteria that make a diversion location adequate?

A diversion location is adequate if at the expected time of use: (1) its characteristics, including dimensions, obstacles, and surface condition, are compatible with the VCA and allow for landing in accordance with an approved landing profile; (2) it can be reached within the CMP of the VCA taking wind limitations into account; (3) it has an acceptable level of RFFS protection; (4) it is pre-surveyed; and (5) it is available.

Q: What conditions must a vertiport meet to be considered adequate for use by an IAM operator?

A vertiport is adequate if at the expected time of use it is: (1) compatible with the dimensions and weight of the VCA; (2) compatible with the VCA approach and departure paths; (3) provided with rescue and firefighting services (RFFS) and other services and facilities necessary for the intended operation; and (4) available.

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

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(a) The IAM operator shall use adequate vertiports for its normal operations and for diversion from the planned route as necessary.

(b) Notwithstanding point (a), the IAM operator may use one or more adequate diversion locations while en-route to divert from the planned route as necessary.

(1) compatible with the dimensions and weight of the VCA;

(2) compatible with the VCA approach and departure paths;

(3) provided with rescue and firefighting services (RFFS) and other services and facilities necessary for the intended operation; and

(4) available.

(d) A diversion location is considered adequate if at the expected time of use:

(1) its characteristics, including dimensions, obstacles, and surface condition, are compatible with the VCA and allow for landing in accordance with an approved landing profile;

(2) it can be reached within the CMP of the VCA taking wind limitations into account;

(3) it has an acceptable level of RFFS protection;

(4) it is pre-surveyed; and

(5) it is available.

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

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-22647 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 1 May, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 12 June, 2024

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-IAM

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

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

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