What is Hold short?
Hold short An instruction to stop before reaching a specified point, usually a runway or intersection, and not proceed until further clearance is received.
Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
How is “Hold short” Used in Practice?
Tower: American 456, taxi via Alpha and hold short of runway 27.
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Who Needs to Know This Term?
- Pilots
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Cabin Crew
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What is Hold short?
An instruction to stop before reaching a specified point, usually a runway or intersection, and not proceed until further clearance is received.
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