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MICROBURST

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

A small downburst with outbursts of damaging winds extending 2.5 miles or less. In spite of its small horizontal scale, an intense microburst could induce wind speeds as high as 150 knots

Refer to AIM.

In the 7110.65

Used in 4 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-6-4Issuing Weather and Chaff Areas
  2. 2-9-3Content
  3. 3-1-8Low Level Wind Shear/Microburst Advisories
  4. 3-10-1Landing Information