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RUNWAY CONDITION READING

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

Numerical decelerometer readings relayed by air traffic controllers at USAF and certain civil bases for use by the pilot in determining runway braking action. These readings are routinely relayed only to USAF and Air National Guard Aircraft.

See BRAKING ACTION (GOOD, GOOD TO MEDIUM, MEDIUM, MEDIUM TO POOR, POOR, OR NIL).

In the 7110.65

Used in 3 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 1-2-6Abbreviations
  2. 3-3-4Braking Action
  3. 4-7-12Airport Conditions