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With another aircraft at the far end of the runway and yet to vacate, ATC pass a 'land after' clearance to an aircraft on approach. When can the 'land after' clearance be issued, and who is responsible for maintaining safe separation from the aircraft still on the runway?

  • A

    The clearance can be issued at any time, the pilot of the landing aircraft

  • B

    The clearance can be issued at any time, ATC

  • C

    The clearance can only be issued during daylight hours, the pilot of the landing aircraft

  • D

    The clearance can only be issued during daylight hours, ATC

A "land after" clearance, meaning permission to land while a preceding aircraft is still on the runway, is generally not given, except under very specific circumstances. This is to ensure adequate separation and prevent collisions. While "cleared to land" is a common instruction, "land after" is a rare exception, often only permitted during daylight hours and in specific situations.

In this situation, if you accept the 'land after' clearance then you must ensure safe separation from the other aircraft.

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