JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 5-11-2

VISUAL REFERENCE REPORT

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

Aircraft may be requested to report the runway, approach/runway lights, or airport in sight. Helicopters and powered‐lift aircraft making a “point‐in‐space” approach may be requested to report when able to proceed to the landing area by visual reference to a prescribed surface route.

PHRASEOLOGY-

REPORT (runway, approach/runway lights, or airport) IN SIGHT.

REPORT WHEN ABLE TO PROCEED VISUALLY TO AIRPORT/HELIPORT/VERTIPORT.

Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 20, 2026.