When making an instrument approach at the selected alternate airport, what landing minimums apply?

The correct answer is the landing minimums published for the type of procedure selected. When conducting an instrument approach at an alternate airport, it's essential to adhere to the specific landing minimums that are published for the approach procedure you are using. This is because these minimums are tailored to the specific navigation aid, type of approach, and environmental conditions of the airport in question.

Each approach procedure has its own set of criteria that take into account factors like the runway length, the type of aircraft conducting the approach, and the operation's specific safety considerations. Thus, a pilot must always refer to the published approach charts, which detail the minimum visibility and decision altitude for the approach being executed.

Standard minimums based on flight category provide general guidelines but do not account for the specifics of the procedure in use. The lowest minimums set by FAR regulations are overarching rules but might not reflect the unique circumstances or additional requirements of specific procedures. Likewise, landing minimums applicable to all IFR conditions can be too broad and do not capture the nuances of individual approaches, which are essential for ensuring safe landings at alternate airports.