AFMAN11-218 — Aircraft Operations And Movement On The Ground

AFMAN11-218 governs the operation, movement, and control of Air Force aircraft on the ground at airfields.

Publication number: AFMAN11-218
Title: AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS AND MOVEMENT ON THE GROUND
Date: 2023-05-23

AFMAN11-218 covers aircraft movement areas, runway safety, controlled movement, taxiing, towing, transponders, lighting, visual aids, and marshalling signals. It requires compliance with its provisions and establishes waiver procedures through the chain of command.

Topics covered

Aircraft movement on the ground
Runway safety areas
Controlled movement areas
Taxi and towing clearance
Aeronautical lighting
Low visibility operations
Aircraft marshalling signals

Questions and answers

How are waiver requests submitted under AFMAN11-218?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command in accordance with paragraph 1.2 of this AFMAN.

Who establishes the authorities for wing or unit waiver requirements?

The authorities to waive wing or unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, or T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

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