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CA.IV.A.R1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Selection of runway or takeoff path based on aircraft performance and limitations, avai...

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Selection of runway or takeoff path based on aircraft 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. In the event that obstacles affect the takeoff climb path, appropriate distance must be available after liftoff to accelerate to best angle of climb speed and to clear the obstacles.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. RMH ch. 4 (p. 4-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. AIM 7-6-8 (Use of Runway Half-way Signs at Unimproved Airports) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  7. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-16) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. 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)
  9. SEA ch. 7 (p. 7-5) — FAA-H-8083-23
  10. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  11. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  12. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  13. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-6) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  14. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  15. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
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