A predetermined maneuver which keeps aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control. Also used during ground operations to keep aircraft within a specified area or at a specified point while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control.

Listed in the Pilot/Controller Glossary as a cross-reference to HOLD PROCEDURE, whose text is shown above.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary↗ · checked 2026-08-25