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Runway Proximity

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

Hold a taxiing aircraft or vehicle clear of the runway as follows:

Instruct aircraft or vehicle to hold short of a specific runway.
Instruct aircraft or vehicle to hold at a specified point.
Issue traffic information as necessary.
Phraseology

HOLD SHORT OF/AT (runway number or specific point), (traffic or other information).

Note

Establishing hold lines/signs is the responsibility of the airport manager. The standards for surface measurements, markings, and signs are contained in AC 150/5300-13, Airport Design; AC 150/5340-1, Standards for Airport Markings, and AC 150/5340-18, Standards for Airport Sign Systems. The operator is responsible for properly positioning the aircraft, vehicle, or equipment at the appropriate hold line/sign or designated point. The requirements in paragraph 3-1-12, Visually Scanning Runways, remain valid as appropriate.

Reference

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-7-2, Taxi and Ground Movement Operations.
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-10-10, Altitude Restricted Low Approach.
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-1-5, Vehicles/Equipment/Personnel on Runways.

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