What are the landing minimums for a HMC when the destination is an alternate?

• A. Approach Plate Minimums, BUT no less than 400 ft + 2 SM.
• B. Approach Plate Minimums, BUT no less than 300 ft + 1 SM.
• C. 250 ft + 0.5 SM.
• D. Standard minimums.

Answer: (B)

When the destination is filed as an alternate, you must base landing minimums on the published instrument approach minimums for that alternate, but you can’t go below a floor of 300 ft by 1 statute mile. In practice, that means you take the approach minimums as published, and if they’re higher you use them; if they’re lower, you still must meet at least 300 ft and 1 SM. This floor provides a safety margin for alternate planning. The other options either ignore the requirement to use the alternate’s approach minimums or propose a floor that’s lower than the mandated 300 ft / 1 SM.