Airport Operations

entering the runway, remember to scan the full length of the • In cases where ATC is not permitted to issue landing runway and its approach end for other aircraft. clearances with traffic in the LUAW position, traffic information is issued to the closest aircraft that is There have been collisions and incidents involving aircraft requesting a full-stop, touch-and-go, stop-and-go, instructed to “line up and wait” while ATC waits for the option, or unrestricted low approach. necessary conditions to issue a takeoff clearance. An OI Example – “N456HK, Runway One-Eight, continue, caused a 737 to land on a runway occupied by a twin-engine traffic holding in position.” turboprop. The turboprop was holding in position awaiting takeoff clearance. Upon landing, the 737 collided with the ATC Instructions—“Runway Shortened” twin-engine turboprop. You should review NOTAMs in your preflight planning to determine any airport changes that will affect your departure When ATC instructs you to “line up and wait,” they should or arrival. When the available runway length has been advise you of any anticipated delay in receiving your takeoff temporarily or permanently shortened due to construction, clearance. Possible reasons for ATC takeoff clearance delays the ATIS includes the words “warning” and “shortened” in may include other aircraft landing and/or departing, wake the text of the message. For the duration of the construction turbulence, or traffic crossing an intersecting runway. when the runway is temporarily shortened, ATC will • If advised of a reason for the delay, or the reason is include the word “shortened” in their clearance instructions. clearly visible, expect an imminent takeoff clearance Furthermore, the use of the term “full length” will not be used once the reason is no longer an issue. by ATC during this period of the construction. • If a takeoff clearance is not received within 90 seconds after receiving the “line up and wait” instruction, Some examples of ATC instructions are: contact ATC immediately. • “Runway three six shortened, line up and wait.” • When ATC issues “line up and wait” instructions • “Runway three six shortened, cleared for takeoff.” and takeoff clearances from taxiway intersection, the • “Runway three six shortened, cleared to land.” taxiway designator is included. Example – “N123AG Runway One-Eight, at Charlie When an intersection departure is requested on a temporarily Three, line up and wait.” or permanently shortened runway during the construction, Example – “N123AG Runway One-Eight, at Charlie the remaining length of runway is included in the clearance. Three, cleared for takeoff.” For example, “Runway three six at Echo, intersection departure, 5,600 feet available.” If following the construction, If LUAW procedures are being used and landing traffic is a the runway is permanently shortened, ATC will include factor, ATC is required to: the word “shortened” until the Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) is updated to include • Inform the aircraft in the LUAW position of the closest the permanent changes to the runway length. aircraft that is requesting a full-stop, touch-and-go, stop-and-go, option, or unrestricted low approach. Pre-Landing, Landing, and After-Landing Example – “N123AG, Runway One-Eight, line up While en route and after receiving the destination airport and wait, traffic a Cessna 210 on a six-mile final.” ATIS/landing information, review the airport diagram and • In some cases, where safety logic is being used, ATC brief yourself as to your exit taxiway. Determine the following: is permitted to issue landing clearances with traffic in • Are there any runway hold markings in close proximity the LUAW position. Traffic information is issued to to the exit taxiway? the landing traffic. • Do not cross any hold markings or exit onto any Example – “N456HK, Runway One-Eight, cleared to runways without ATC clearance. land, traffic a DeHavilland Otter holding in position.” NOTE: ATC will/must issue a takeoff clearance to the After landing, use the utmost caution where the exit taxiways traffic holding in position in sufficient time to ensure intersect another runway, and do not exit onto another runway no conflict exists with landing aircraft. Prescribed without ATC authorization. Do not accept last minute runway separation must exist no later than when the turnoff instructions from the control tower unless you clearly landing aircraft crosses the threshold. understand the instructions and are at a speed that ensures you 14-35