In the given scenario, the correct phraseology to direct Baron 6CD to take off from Runway 28R when no other traffic is present is which?

• A. BARON SIX CHARLIE DELTA, RUNWAY TWO EIGHT RIGHT, LINE UP AND WAIT
• B. BARON SIX CHARLIE DELTA, RUNWAY TWO EIGHT RIGHT, CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF
• C. BARON SIX CHARLIE DELTA, RUNWAY TWO EIGHT LEFT, LINE UP AND WAIT
• D. BARON SIX CHARLIE DELTA, RUNWAY TWO EIGHT RIGHT, HOLD SHORT OF RUNWAY

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is using precise runway and clearance phrasing to control a departure when traffic sequencing isn’t needed. In this scenario, directing Baron 6CD to Line Up and Wait on Runway 28 Right tells the pilot to move onto that runway, align with the centerline, and be ready to depart, holding there until you issue the next clearance. Since there’s no other traffic, this places the aircraft in position to depart quickly as soon as you give the final go, without assuming an immediate takeoff clearance.

If you meant to authorize an immediate takeoff without a hold, you would issue a clearance to take off rather than instructing them to line up and wait. Choosing the opposite runway would be incorrect for the requested runway, and holding short would unnecessarily prevent departure.