Question

Where is the 'Available Landing Distance' (ALD) data published for an airport that utilizes Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) published?

1) Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD)
2) Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
3) 14 CFR Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules

Answer 1

The Available Landing Distance data for LAHSO is published in the Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD), which provides essential operational information for pilots. The AIM and 14 CFR Part 91 do not include specific ALD data for airports.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Available Landing Distance (ALD) data for an airport that participates in Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) can be found in the Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD). The A/FD, now known as the Chart Supplement, provides comprehensive information on airports, including runways, navigational aids, services, and other important operational details. The inclusion of ALD in the A/FD is crucial for pilots to ensure they have sufficient runway length available for landing when LAHSO is in effect, taking into account the hold short requirements that limit the available runway length beyond the hold short point.

While the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) provides general guidelines and procedures for LAHSO, it does not include specific ALD data for each airport. Section 14 CFR Part 91 of the General Operating and Flight Rules discusses LAHSO in the context of general flight rules, but it also does not explicitly publish ALD data for airports.