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Operations

# LINE UP AND WAIT (LUAW)

LUAW

TERM · Operations

At a glance

## Meaning of LINE UP AND WAIT (LUAW)

Used by ATC to inform a pilot to taxi onto the departure runway to line up and wait.

### More about LINE UP AND WAIT (LUAW)

Used by ATC to inform a pilot to taxi onto the departure runway to line up and wait. It is not authorization for takeoff. It is used when takeoff clearance cannot immediately be issued because of traffic or other reasons.

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