JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control
JO 7110.65 3-7-4
RUNWAY PROXIMITY
Hold a taxiing aircraft or vehicle clear of the runway as follows:
Instruct aircraft or vehicle to hold short of a specific runway.
Instruct aircraft or vehicle to hold at a specified point.
Issue traffic information as necessary. PHRASEOLOGY-
HOLD SHORT OF/AT (runway number or specific point), (traffic or other information).
NOTE-
Establishing hold lines/signs is the responsibility of the airport manager. The standards for surface measurements, markings, and signs are contained in AC 150/5300-13, Airport Design; AC 150/5340-1, Standards for Airport Markings, and AC 150/5340-18, Standards for Airport Sign Systems. The operator is responsible for properly positioning the aircraft, vehicle, or equipment at the appropriate hold line/sign or designated point. The requirements in paragraph 3-1-12 , Visually Scanning Runways, remain valid as appropriate.
REFERENCE-
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-7-2 , Taxi and Ground Movement Operations.
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-10-10 , Altitude Restricted Low Approach.
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-1-5 , Vehicles/Equipment/Personnel on Runways.
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