This order prescribes air traffic control procedures and phraseology for use by persons providing air traffic control services. Controllers are required to be familiar with the provisions of this order that pertain to their operational responsibilities and to exercise their best judgment if they encounter situations that are not covered by it.
This order applies to all ATO personnel and anyone using ATO directives.
This order is available on the FAA Web site at http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices.
FAA Order JO 7110.65Z, Air Traffic Control, dated June 17, 2021, and all changes to it are canceled.
The significant changes to this order are identified in the Explanation of Changes page(s). It is advisable to retain the page(s) throughout the duration of the basic order.
Basic or Change | Cutoff Date for Completion | Effective Date of Publication |
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JO 7110.65AA | 11/3/22 | 4/20/23 |
Change 1 | 4/20/23 | 10/5/23 |
Change 2 | 10/5/23 | 3/21/24 |
Change 3 | 3/21/24 | 9/5/24 |
JO 7110.65BB | 9/5/24 | 2/20/25 |
Change 1 | 2/20/25 | 8/7/25 |
Change 2 | 8/7/25 | 1/22/26 |
Change 3 | 1/22/26 | 7/29/26 |
Military Headquarters | DSN | Commercial |
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U.S. Army USAASA | 656-4868 | (703) 806-4868 |
U.S. Air Force HQ AFFSA | 884-5509 | (405) 734-5509 |
U.S. Navy CNO (N980A) | 224-2638 | (703) 614-2638 |
The office of primary responsibility (OPR) for this order is:
NOTE: For details on the submission process as well as additional AJV-P processing responsibilities, please see FAA Order JO 7000.5 Procedures for Submitting Changes to Air Traffic Control Publications.
NOTE: Interpretations can be accessed through the Air Traffic Control Interpretation link at the following website: https://my.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/ato/mission_support/psgroup/atc_interpretations.html.
Procedures/minima which are applied jointly or otherwise require the cooperation or concurrence of more than one facility/organization must be documented in a letter of agreement. Letters of agreement only supplement this order. Any minima they specify must not be less than that specified herein unless appropriate military authority has authorized application of reduced separation between military aircraft.
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NOTE: Terminal: Headquarters Air Force Flight Standards Agency is the approval authority for any USAF procedures or minima that differ from those specified herein and that involve military aircraft only.
Every employee is responsible to ensure the safety of equipment and procedures used in the provision of services within the National Airspace System (NAS). Risk assessment techniques and mitigations, as appropriate, are intended for implementation of any planned safety significant changes within the NAS, as directed by FAA Order 1100.161, Air Traffic Safety Oversight. Direction regarding the SMS and its application can be found in the FAA Safety Management System Manual and FAA Order 1100.161. The SMS will be implemented through a period of transitional activities. (Additional information pertaining to these requirements and processes can be obtained by contacting the service area offices.)
When references are made to regional office organizations that are not part of the Air Traffic Organization (i.e., Communications Center, Flight Standards, Airport offices, etc.), the facility should contact the FAA region where the facility is physically located - not the region where the facility's service area office is located.
This order is distributed to selected offices in Washington headquarters, regional offices, service area offices, the William J. Hughes Technical Center, and the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. Also, copies are sent to all air traffic field facilities and international aviation field offices; and to interested aviation public.