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TERRAIN AWARENESS WARNING SYSTEM (TAWS)

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

An on-board, terrain proximity alerting system providing the aircrew `Low Altitude warnings' to allow immediate pilot action.

Also called TAWS.

In the 7110.65

Used in 2 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 1-2-6Abbreviations
  2. 2-1-30Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) Alerts