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PA.IV.D.R1FAA-S-ACS-6C · 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. PHAK ch. 11 (pp. 11-17–11-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. 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)
  5. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-16) — 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. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  8. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-14) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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