Airport Operations

Controller November 477ZA, Runway four, taxi via Echo, hold short of Runway two five at Taxiway Delta. Pilot November 477ZA, Runway four via Echo, hold short of Runway two five at Delta. Figure 14-53. Example of taxi and “hold short” instructions from ATC to a pilot. Figure 14-51. Do NOT cross a runway holding position marking without ATC clearance. If the tower is closed or you are operating short” or crossing instructions when approaching an entrance from a non-towered airport, check both directions for conflicting to a runway. Scan the full length of the runway and the final traffic before crossing the hold position marking. approaches before entering or crossing any runway, even if ATC has issued a clearance. Figure 14-53 shows an example of a controller’s taxi and “hold short” instructions and the reply from the pilot. ATC Instructions—“Line Up and Wait” (LUAW) ATC now uses the “line up and wait” (LUAW) instruction ATC Instructions—Explicit Runway Crossing when a takeoff clearance cannot be issued immediately due As of June 30, 2010, ATC is required to issue explicit to traffic or other reasons. The words “line up and wait” have instructions to “cross” or “hold short” of each runway. replaced “position and hold” in directing you to taxi onto a Instructions to “cross” a runway are normally issued one at a runway and await takeoff clearance. time, and an aircraft must have crossed the previous runway before another runway crossing is issued. Exceptions may An ATC instruction to “line up and wait” is not a clearance apply for closely spaced runways that have less than 1,000 for takeoff. It is only a clearance to enter the runway and feet between centerlines. This applies to all runways to include hold in position for takeoff. Under LUAW phraseology, the active, inactive, or closed. Figure 14-54 shows communication controller states the aircraft call sign, departure runway, and between ATC and a pilot who is requesting a taxi clearance. “line up and wait.” Be aware that “traffic holding in position” Extra caution should be used when directed by ATC to will continue to be used to advise other aircraft that traffic taxi onto or across a runway, especially at night and during has been authorized to line up and wait on an active runway. reduced visibility conditions. Always comply with “hold Pay close attention when instructed to “line up and wait,” especially at night or during periods of low visibility. Before Pilot “Ground, November 1234 ready to taxi from the GA ramp with Bravo.” ATC “November 1234, Runway two seven, taxi via Alpha, hold short of Runway three one.” Pilot “November 1234, Runway two seven, taxi via Alpha, hold short Runway three one.” ATC When able, tower will issue crossing clearance: “November 1234, cross Runway three one.” Figure 14-52. Runway 13-31 holding position sign and marking Figure 14-54. Communication between ATC and a pilot who is requesting taxi procedures. located on Taxiway Charlie. 14-34