Pilot/Controller Glossary

AIR TAXI

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

Used to describe a helicopter/VTOL aircraft movement conducted above the surface but normally not above 100 feet AGL. The aircraft may proceed either via hover taxi or flight at speeds more than 20 knots. The pilot is solely responsible for selecting a safe airspeed/altitude for the operation being conducted.

Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 18, 2026.