GM5 ATS.TR.210(a)(3) Operation of
air traffic control service
ED Decision 2020/008/R
DESIGNATED POSITIONS OF AIRCRAFT IN THE AERODROME TRAFFIC AND TAXI CIRCUIT IN RELATION TO AERODROME CONTROL TOWER CLEARANCES
The following positions of aircraft in the traffic and taxi circuits, as shown in Figure 1, are the positions where aircraft normally receive aerodrome control tower clearances. Aircraft should be watched closely as they approach these positions so that proper clearances may be issued without delay. Where practicable, all clearances should be issued without waiting for aircraft to initiate the call.
— Position 1. Aircraft initiates call to taxi for departing flight. Runway-in-use information and taxi clearances given.
— Position 2. If there is conflicting traffic, the departing aircraft will be held at this position. Engine run-up will, when required, normally be performed here.
— Position 3. Take-off clearance is issued here if not practicable at position 2.
— Position 4. Clearance to land is issued here as practicable.
— Position 5. Clearance to taxi to apron is issued here.
— Position 6. Parking information is issued here if necessary.
Figure 1