You are en route on a VFR cross-country flight in a Cessna 152 when you decide to divert due to higher-than-planned fuel burn from headwinds. You have 1 hour of fuel remaining (approximately 90 NM range with reserves). The POH indicates a required landing distance of 1,200 feet over a 50-foot obstacle. Which airport is the MOST APPROPRIATE alternate destination? A. 40 NM straight ahead; 1,000 ft runway. B. 30 NM to the left; 1,500 ft runway. C. 50 NM behind your position; 2,000 ft runway. D. 20 NM to the right; 900 ft runway.

Which of the following situations requires a pilot to deviate from the planned destination?

During a VFR cross-country flight, the engine begins to run roughly. The nearest suitable airport is 5 miles to your left, while your planned destination is still 45 minutes flying time away. What is the most appropriate action?