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§ 121.637 - Takeoffs from unlisted and alternate airports: Domestic and flag operations.

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No pilot may takeoff an airplane from an airport that is not listed in the operations specifications unless—

The airport and related facilities are adequate for the operation of the airplane;

He can comply with the applicable airplane operating limitations;

The airplane has been dispatched according to dispatching rules applicable to operation from an approved airport; and

The weather conditions at that airport are equal to or better than the following:

Airports in the United States. The weather minimums for takeoff prescribed in part 97 of this chapter; or where minimums are not prescribed for the airport, 800-2, 900-11/2, or 1,000-1.

Airports outside the United States. The weather minimums for takeoff prescribed or approved by the government of the country in which the airport is located; or where minimums are not prescribed or approved for the airport, 800-2, 900-11/2, or 1,000-1.

No pilot may take off from an alternate airport unless the weather conditions are at least equal to the minimums prescribed in the certificate holder's operations specifications for alternate airports.

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