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hold-short point

hold-short point

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A point on a runway beyond which a landing aircraft with a land and hold-short operation (LAHSO) clearance is not authorized to proceed. This point may be located prior to an intersecting runway, taxiway, predetermined point, or approach/departure path.
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Along with appropriate signs and markings, these lights designate a taxiway hold-short point. These are convenient points typically located at intersections where ATC may instruct aircraft to hold during ground operations.
Facing page, top to bottom, two MiG-29s marshal at the hold-short point prior to taking off to fly as adversary aircraft against U.S.
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