JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control
JO 7110.65 3-1-12
VISUALLY SCANNING RUNWAYS
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
Local controllers must visually scan runways to the maximum extent possible.
Ground control must assist local control in visually scanning runways, especially when runways are in close proximity to other movement areas.
Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 20, 2026.