AIM 

4/20/23 

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Land and Hold Short of an Intersecting Taxiway 

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Land and Hold Short of a Designated Point on a Runway Other Than an Intersecting Runway or Taxiway 

5. 

If, for any reason, such as difficulty in discerning the location of a LAHSO intersection, wind conditions, 

aircraft condition, etc., the pilot elects to request to land on the full length of the runway, to land on another 

runway, or to decline LAHSO, a pilot is expected to promptly inform air traffic, ideally even before the clearance 

is issued. A LAHSO clearance, once accepted, must be adhered to, just as any other ATC clearance, unless an 

amended clearance is obtained or an emergency occurs. A LAHSO clearance does not preclude a rejected 

landing. 

6. 

A pilot who accepts a LAHSO clearance should land and exit the runway at the first convenient taxiway 

(unless directed otherwise) before reaching the hold short point. Otherwise, the pilot must stop and hold at the 

hold short point. If a rejected landing becomes necessary after accepting a LAHSO clearance, the pilot should 

maintain safe separation from other aircraft or vehicles, and should promptly notify the controller. 

7. 

Controllers need a full read back of all LAHSO clearances. Pilots should read back their LAHSO 

clearance and include the words, “HOLD SHORT OF (RUNWAY/TAXIWAY/OR POINT)” in their 

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