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AI.II.C.R3FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Entering or crossing runways.

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Entering or crossing runways.

Bottom line

Scan the full length of the runway and the final approaches before entering or crossing any runway, even if ATC has issued a clearance.

FAA references

  1. AIM 4-3-18 (Taxiing) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  2. AIM 4-3-21 (Exiting the Runway After Landing) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. AIM 4-3-20 (Standard Taxi Routes) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-19) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK ch. 14 (pp. 14-32–14-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. AC 91-73, paras. 7b, 7d — AC No: 91-73B
  7. AIM 2-1-6 (Runway Status Light (RWSL) System) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  8. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  9. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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