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What do illuminated red Takeoff Hold Lights mean to an airplane in takeoff position?

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  1. Takeoff clearance is confirmed
  2. Taxi back immediately
  3. It is unsafe to take off

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  1. FAA AIM 2-1-6, Takeoff Hold Lights www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/aim_html/chap2_section_1.html Checked 2026-10-09.

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