When runways are not visible from the control tower and you are about to release an aircraft to the ground controller, what should you do?

• A. Advise the ground controller of the aircraft's location
• B. Hold
• C. Inform the pilot
• D. Request permission

Answer: (A)

When you can’t see the runway from the tower, a safe handoff relies on sharing your aircraft’s exact position with the next controller. Advise the ground controller of where the aircraft is so they can monitor your movement on the surface, sequence you properly, and issue the correct taxi instructions. This keeps you clear of other traffic and reduces the risk of runway incursions while you transition control.

Holding would unnecessarily delay operations, informing the pilot isn’t the tower’s role at this handoff, and requesting permission is something the ground controller provides after the handoff.