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WIND SHEAR

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

A change in wind speed and/or wind direction in a short distance resulting in a tearing or shearing effect. It can exist in a horizontal or vertical direction and occasionally in both.

In the 7110.65

Used in 8 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 1-2-6Abbreviations
  2. 2-6-2PIREP Solicitation and Dissemination
  3. 2-6-4Issuing Weather and Chaff Areas
  4. 2-9-3Content
  5. 3-1-8Low Level Wind Shear/Microburst Advisories
  6. 3-9-1Departure Information
  7. 3-10-1Landing Information
  8. 5-9-6Simultaneous Dependent Approaches