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Airport operationsQuestion 225 of 934

ATC clears a pilot to land on Runway 36, with no hold short instruction. What may the pilot do about LAHSO markings on the runway?

  1. Stop at the LAHSO markings after landing
  2. Land long, then ask ATC for taxi instructions
  3. Use the full runway and ignore the LAHSO markings
  4. Land only on the first half of the runway and stop
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Correct answer: Use the full runway and ignore the LAHSO markings

A plain "cleared to land" lets the pilot use the full landing length. The pilot should ignore LAHSO markings.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 14: Airport Operations — Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO), page 344

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026