AI.VII.F.R1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management
Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, av...
Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
Bottom line
When considering the amount of runway available for use in takeoff or landing performance calculations, the declared distances published for a runway must always be used in lieu of the runway’s physical length. The minimum distances required for takeoff and landing obtained either in planning prior to takeoff or in performance assessments conducted at the time of landing must fall within the applicable declared distances before the pilot can accept that runway for takeoff or landing.
FAA references
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIM 4-3-6 (Use of Runways/Declared Distances) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-14) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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