Which is the correct phraseology for LC to authorize GC to cross an active runway?

• A. CROSS RUNWAY TWO EIGHT LEFT AT ECHO
• B. CROSS RUNWAY TWO THREE LEFT AT ECHO
• C. CROSS RUNWAY TWO EIGHT RIGHT AT FOXTROT
• D. CROSS RUNWAY TWO EIGHT RIGHT AT ECHO

Answer: (D)

When authorizing crossing an active runway, you must be precise about which runway and where on the airfield the crossing is allowed. The correct phrase identifies the exact runway and the exact crossing point.

Cross Runway Two Eight Right At Echo communicates clearly that GC may cross Runway 28 Right at the Echo taxiway/intersection. This leaves no ambiguity about which runway is being crossed and exactly where on the field the crossing occurs.

The other options either use the wrong runway (Left or 23 Left) or specify a different crossing point (Foxtrot instead of Echo), which could lead to unsafe or confused movements on the active runway.