PA.II.D.R4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management
Runway incursion.
Runway incursion.
Bottom line
A runway incursion is any occurrence at an airport involving an aircraft, vehicle, person, or object on the ground that creates a collision hazard or results in a loss of separation with an aircraft taking off, landing, or intending to land. According to FAA data, approximately 65 percent of all runway incursions are caused by pilots.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-32) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIM 4-3-21 (Exiting the Runway After Landing) — 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)
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AC 91-73, para. 7b — AC No: 91-73B
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AIM 4-3-18 (Taxiing) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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