scope:

This order establishes an FAA inter-service agreement that provides for consistent low-visibility (less than RVR 1200) airport operations; establishes requirements for uniform low-visibility airport equipment and enhancements; and implements uniform air traffic control (ATC) and airport operator practices and expectations.

Note: For the purposes of this order, LVO means those airport operations conducted at visibilities of less than RVR 1200.

Purpose of This Order.

This order provides policy to standardize Low-Visibility Operations/Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (LVO/SMGCS) operations at Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 139 U.S. airports. It establishes the necessary Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) headquarters (HQ) and operating services roles, responsibilities, and activities for LVO at Runway Visual Range (RVR) values of less than 1,200 ft for each runway at an airport. It provides guidance to help airport operators who seek new or continued FAA LVO/SMGCS authorization [defined herein as an "FAA-Approved LVO/SMGCS Operation"] to reach such approval.