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HOLDING FIX

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

A specified fix identifiable to a pilot by NAVAIDs or visual reference to the ground used as a reference point in establishing and maintaining the position of an aircraft while holding.

See FIX; VISUAL HOLDING.

Refer to AIM.

In the 7110.65

Used in 7 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-3-2En Route Data Entries
  2. 4-6-1Clearance to Holding Fix
  3. 4-6-4Holding Instructions
  4. 4-6-5Visual Holding Points
  5. 4-7-11Arrival Information by Approach Control Facilities
  6. 4-8-1Approach Clearance
  7. 4-8-10Approach Information