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ATC INSTRUCTIONS

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

Directives issued by air traffic control for the purpose of requiring a pilot to take specific actions; e.g., “Turn left heading two five zero,” “Go around,” “Clear the runway.”

Refer to 14 CFR part 91.

In the 7110.65

Used in 3 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-4-3Pilot Acknowledgment/Read Back
  2. 3-9-4Line Up and Wait (LUAW)
  3. 3-10-9Runway Exiting