JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 5-10-13

TOWER CLEARANCE

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

When an aircraft is on final approach to an airport served by a tower, obtain a clearance to land, touch‐and‐go, or make low approach. Issue the clearance and the surface wind to the aircraft.

If the clearance is not obtained or is canceled, inform the aircraft and issue alternative instructions. PHRASEOLOGY-

TOWER CLEARANCE CANCELED/NOT RECEIVED (alternative instructions).

REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-9-2 , Final Approach Course Interception.

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-12-10 , Elevation Failure.

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