JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control
JO 7110.65 3-10-11
CLOSED TRAFFIC
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
Approve/disapprove pilot requests to remain in closed traffic for successive operations subject to local traffic conditions.
PHRASEOLOGY-
LEFT/RIGHT (if required) CLOSED TRAFFIC APPROVED. REPORT (position if required),
or
UNABLE CLOSED TRAFFIC, (additional information as required).
NOTE-
Segregated traffic patterns for helicopters and powered‐lift aircraft to runways and other areas may be established by letter of agreement or other local operating procedures.
REFERENCE-
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-7-4 , Runway Proximity.
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-9-4 , Line Up and Wait (LUAW).
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-10-3 , Same Runway Separation.
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