Airport Operations

Figure 14-12. Surface painted runway holding position signs for Runway 32R-14L along with the enhanced taxiway centerline marking. Figure 14-15. Runway distance remaining sign indicating that there is 2,000 feet of runway remaining. compliance. As pilot in command (PIC), you have the final authority to accept or decline any LAHSO clearance. If issued a land and hold short clearance, you must be aware of the reduced runway distances and whether or not you can comply before accepting the clearance. You do not have to accept a LAHSO clearance. Pilots should only receive a LAHSO clearance when there is a minimum ceiling of 1,000 feet and 3 statute miles of visibility. Runway holding position signs and markings are installed Figure 14-13. Surface painted holding position marking along with on those runways used for LAHSO. The signs and markings enhanced taxiway centerline. are placed at the LAHSO point to aid you in determining where to stop and hold the aircraft and are located prior to the runway/runway intersection. [Figure 14-17] The holding position sign has a white inscription with black border around the numbers on a red background and is installed adjacent to the holding position markings. If you accept a land and hold short clearance, you must comply so that no portion of the aircraft extends beyond these hold markings. If receiving “cleared to land” instructions from ATC, you are authorized to use the entire landing length of the runway and should disregard any LAHSO holding position markings located on the runway. If you receive and accept LAHSO instructions, you must stop short of the intersecting runway Figure 14-14. Runway holding position markings as seen when prior to the LAHSO signs and markings. exiting the runway. When exiting the runway, no ATC clearance is required to cross. Below is a list of items which, if thoroughly understood and complied with, will ensure that LAHSO operations are Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) conducted properly. When simultaneous operations (takeoffs and landings) are • Know landing distance available. being conducted on intersecting runways, Land and Hold • Be advised by ATC as to why LAHSO are being Short Operations (LAHSO) may also be in effect. LAHSO conducted. is an ATC procedure that may require your participation and 14-10