8/15/19 AIM  FIG 4 − 3 − 10 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 acknowledgment of all LAHSO clearances. In order to reduce frequency congestion, pilots are encouraged to read back the LAHSO clearance without prompting. Don’t make the controller have to ask for a read back! c. LAHSO Situational Awareness 1. Situational awareness is vital to the success of LAHSO. Situational awareness starts with having current airport information in the cockpit, readily accessible to the pilot. (An airport diagram assists pilots in identifying their location on the airport, thus reducing requests for “progressive taxi instructions” from controllers.) 2. Situational awareness includes effective pilot − controller radio communication. ATC expects pilots to specifically acknowledge and read back all LAHSO clearances as follows: EXAMPLE − ATC: “(Air craft ID) cleared to land runway six right, hold short of taxiway bravo for crossing traffic (type aircraft).” Aircraft:  “(Aircraft ID), wilco, cleared to land runway six right to hold short of taxiway bravo.” ATC:  “(Aircraft ID) cross runway six right at taxiway bravo, landing aircraft will hold short.” Aircraft:  “(Aircraft ID), wilco, cross runway six right at bravo, landing traffic (type aircraft) to hold.” 3. For those airplanes flown with two crew- members, effective intra − cockpit communication between cockpit crewmembers is also critical. There have been several instances where the pilot working the radios accepted a LAHSO clearance but then simply forgot to tell the pilot flying the aircraft. 4. Situational awareness also includes a thor- ough understanding of the airport markings, signage, and lighting associated with LAHSO. These visual aids consist of a three − part system of yellow hold − short markings, red and white signage and, in certain cases, in − pavement lighting. Visual aids assist the pilot in determining where to hold short. FIG 4 − 3 − 8, FIG 4 − 3 − 9, FIG 4 − 3 − 10 depict how these markings, signage, and lighting combinations will appear once installed. Pilots are cautioned that not all airports conducting LAHSO have installed any or all of the above markings, signage, or lighting. 5. Pilots should only receive a LAHSO clearance when there is a minimum ceiling of 1,000 feet and 3 statute miles visibility. The intent of having “basic” VFR weather conditions is to allow pilots to maintain visual contact with other aircraft and ground vehicle operations. Pilots should consider the effects of prevailing inflight visibility (such as landing into the sun) and how it may affect overall Airport Operations 4 − 3 − 18