"Bob Gardner" wrote in message
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AIM Figure 2-3-16? If there are taxiway markings for an ILS critical area,
and the departing pilot knows that the weather is even close to 800-2,
s/he doesn't have to depend on a controller for instructions. The
controlling authority (in the absence of a controller) knows what the
situation with regards to inbounds is and can advise the departing pilot
if there is someone on the way in. "Hold short of runway 16, traffic on
two mile final."


What is the controlling authority in the absence of a controller?