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process should include an assessment of which                                                 FIG 4-3-9
LAHSO combinations would work for them given                                Land and Hold Short of a Designated Point
their aircraft's required landing distance. Good pilot                       on a Runway Other Than an Intersecting
decision making is knowing in advance whether one                                     Runway or Taxiway
can accept a LAHSO clearance if offered.

                             FIG 4-3-7
   Land and Hold Short of an Intersecting Runway




EXAMPLE-
FIG 4-3-9 - holding short at a designated point may be
required to avoid conflicts with the runway safety                          5. If, for any reason, such as difficulty in
area/flight path of a nearby runway.                                   discerning the location of a LAHSO intersection,
NOTE-                                                                  wind conditions, aircraft condition, etc., the pilot
Each figure shows the approximate location of LAHSO                    elects to request to land on the full length of the
markings, signage, and in-pavement lighting when                       runway, to land on another runway, or to decline
installed.                                                             LAHSO, a pilot is expected to promptly inform air
REFERENCE-
AIM, Chapter 2, Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids.
                                                                       traffic, ideally even before the clearance is issued. A
                                                                       LAHSO clearance, once accepted, must be

                             FIG 4-3-8
                                                                       adhered to, just as any other ATC clearance,
   Land and Hold Short of an Intersecting Taxiway
                                                                       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 separa-
                                                                       tion from other aircraft or vehicles, and should
                                                                       promptly notify the controller.




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