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On an airport diagram, what is a hot spot?

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  1. A place where engines may overheat
  2. A location with a history of incursion risk
  3. A spot reserved for refueling

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  1. Pilot/Controller Glossary, H www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/glossary-h.html Checked 2026-10-09.

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