What is Line‑up?
In this glossary, Line‑up refers to: An ATC instruction for an aircraft to enter the runway and position itself for take-off, without commencing the take-off roll.
How is Line‑up used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower, Turkish One Four, holding short runway three four right, ready for line‑up and wait."
Why does Line‑up matter in aviation?
Line‑up matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Who uses Line‑up?
Line‑up is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Line‑up belong to?
In this glossary, Line‑up is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
Where does this definition come from?
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.