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CLOSED RUNWAY

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

A runway that is unusable for aircraft operations. Only the airport management/military operations office can close a runway.

In the 7110.65

Used in 3 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 3-3-2Closed/Unsafe Runway Information
  2. 3-7-2Taxi and Ground Movement Operations
  3. 10-2-15Emergency Airport Recommendation