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Departure Delay Information

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

USA/USAF/USN NOT APPLICABLE

When gate‐hold procedures are in effect, issue the following departure delay information as appropriate:

  1. Advise departing aircraft the time at which the pilot can expect to receive engine startup advisory.
  2. Advise departing aircraft when to start engines and/or to advise when ready to taxi.
  3. If the pilot requests to hold in a delay absorbing area, the request must be approved if space and traffic conditions permit.
  4. Advise all aircraft on GC/FD frequency upon termination of gate hold procedures.