Aviation English
Basic ATC

What is Line up and wait?

Line up and wait An air traffic control instruction for an aircraft to taxi onto the runway and hold in position, awaiting takeoff clearance.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Line up and wait” Used in Practice?

Tower: Lufthansa 789, runway 09, line up and wait.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Line up and wait?

An air traffic control instruction for an aircraft to taxi onto the runway and hold in position, awaiting takeoff clearance.

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