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AI.V.D.K7cFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

c. Entering or crossing runways

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Procedures for: c. Entering or crossing runways

Bottom line

Do not enter a runway at a towered airport unless instructions are given from ATC to cross, takeoff from, or “line up and wait” on that specific runway.

Key numbers

Key numbers for c. Entering or crossing runways
NumberWhat it means
One runway at a timeCrossing rule
Less than 1,000 feet between centerlinesException
As of June 30, 2010Rule date

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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