Ground stop (GS)
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000460
The GS is a process that requires aircraft that meet a specific criteria to remain on the ground. The criteria may be airport specific, airspace specific, or equipment specific; for example, all departures to San Francisco, or all departures entering Yorktown sector, or all Category I and II aircraft going to Charlotte. GSs normally occur with little or no warning.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000460 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Abbreviation | GS |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The GS is a process that requires aircraft that meet a specific criteria to remain on the ground. The criteria may be airport specific, airspace specific, or equipment specific; for example, all departures to San Francisco, or all departures entering Yorktown sector, or all Category I and II aircraft going to Charlotte. GSs normally occur with little or no warning.",
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