AI.II.M.R6FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management
Runway incursion.
Runway incursion.
Bottom line
According to FAA data, approximately 65 percent of all runway incursions are caused by pilots. Extra caution should be used when directed by ATC to taxi onto or across a runway, especially at night and during reduced visibility conditions.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-32) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AIM 8-1-5 (Illusions in Flight) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- 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)
- AIM 2-1-10 (Taxiway Lights) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AIM 4-3-24 (Use of Aircraft Lights) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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