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

Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, av...

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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.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-16) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. 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)
  6. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  8. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  9. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-14) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  10. 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)
  11. 14 CFR 91.103 (Preflight action.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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