Originally Posted by
libertyteeth
Why would you need anything other than PAFA (2L=3B) in the winter or PAED in the summer for a sensible PANC (7R=3B) destination alternate with a 3B aircraft and multiple runways available?
Because those pesky Part 121 regs require us to have a legal destination alternate. The weather in PAFA and PAED doesn't always stay above alternate minimums.
I take it you work for UPS and were involved in the decision to have limited alternate airports in AK for the -8?