Where must the touchdown be made for LAHSO?

Where must the touchdown be made for LAHSO?

• A. In the last third of the runway.
• B. Only after touchdown.
• C. In the first one-third of the available landing distance or in the first 3,000 ft, whichever is less.
• D. Anywhere along the runway as long as cleared.

Answer: (C)

When LAHSO is assigned, you must be able to land and stop before the hold-short point. To ensure you have enough stopping distance, the touchdown should occur in the first one-third of the available landing distance, or in the first 3,000 feet, whichever is less. This keeps the landing area well before the hold-short line so you won’t risk crossing it if braking action is less than expected or your performance varies. Landing farther down the runway would reduce your clearance to stop before the hold-short point. If you can’t meet this requirement, you should not accept the LAHSO clearance.

When LAHSO is assigned, you must be able to land and stop before the hold-short point. To ensure you have enough stopping distance, the touchdown should occur in the first one-third of the available landing distance, or in the first 3,000 feet, whichever is less. This keeps the landing area well before the hold-short line so you won’t risk crossing it if braking action is less than expected or your performance varies. Landing farther down the runway would reduce your clearance to stop before the hold-short point. If you can’t meet this requirement, you should not accept the LAHSO clearance.