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SHORT RANGE CLEARANCE

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

A clearance issued to a departing IFR flight which authorizes IFR flight to a specific fix short of the destination while air traffic control facilities are coordinating and obtaining the complete clearance.

In the 7110.65

Used in 2 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 4-2-9Clearance Items
  2. 4-3-2Departure Clearances