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Airport Ground Emergency

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

TERMINAL

When an emergency occurs on the airport proper, control other air and ground traffic to avoid conflicts in the area where the emergency is being handled. This also applies when routes within the airport proper are required for movement of local emergency equipment going to or from an emergency which occurs outside the airport proper.
Note

Aircraft operated in proximity to accident or other emergency or disaster locations may cause hindrances to airborne and surface rescue or relief operations. Congestion, distraction or other effects, such as wake turbulence from nearby airplanes and helicopters, could prevent or delay proper execution of these operations.

Reference

FAA Order JO 7210.3, Chapter 20, Temporary Flight Restrictions.
14 CFR Section 91.137, Temporary Flight Restrictions.
Workload permitting, monitor the progress of emergency vehicles responding to a situation. If necessary, provide available information to assist responders in finding the accident/incident scene.