What is cleared to land at ATC?


What is cleared to land at ATC? 1) Cleared to land When you're cleared to land, it means you're authorized to use the entire landing length of the runway, and you should disregard any holding position markings located on the runway. But remember, you can't take off again unless ATC gives you a takeoff clearance.


Can ATC deny landing?

As long as both parties coordinate and agree, the aircraft can land based on the ATC's chosen direction or the pilot's chosen direction. ATC will usually make sure approaching aircraft are kept aware of the wind conditions so that agreement can be made. Either party can decline/deny the approach and/or landing.


When can you descend on an ILS?

Once you are cleared for an approach and established on any segment of that approach, then you may descend to the altitude published for that segment. If the segment has a glide slope/path rather than a fixed altitude, you may follow it down.


Who is responsible for the ATC clearance?

14 CFR Section 91.3(a) states: “The pilot-in-command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft.” If ATC issues a clearance that would cause a pilot to deviate from a rule or regulation, or in the pilot's opinion, would place the aircraft in jeopardy, IT ...