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LANDING AREA

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

Any locality either on land, water, or structures, including airports/heliports and intermediate landing fields, which is used, or intended to be used, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing, or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo.

See LANDING AREA ICAO.

ICAO definition

That part of a movement area intended for the landing or take‐off of aircraft.

In the 7110.65

Used in 9 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 3-2-3Receiver‐Only Acknowledgment
  2. 3-3-1Landing Area Condition
  3. 3-4-10Runway Edge Lights
  4. 3-11-3Helicopter/Powered‐Lift Departure Separation
  5. 3-11-4Helicopter/Powered‐Lift Arrival Separation
  6. 4-7-12Airport Conditions
  7. 5-10-2Approach Information
  8. 5-11-2Visual Reference Report
  9. 5-11-6Approach Guidance Termination