BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MANUAL 11-218
5 APRIL 2019
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING
COMMAND
Supplement
02 AUGUST 2019
Flying Operations
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS AND
MOVEMENT ON THE GROUND
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at
http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/ for downloading or ordering.
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: AFFSA/XOF
Supersedes: AFI11-218, 28 October 2011
Certified by: AF/A3O
(Mr. Steven A. Ruehl)
Pages: 46
(AETC)
OPR: 19 AF/DOV
Supersedes: AFI 11-218_AETCSUP,
01 May 2014
Certified by: 19 AF/DO
(Colonel Gary Eilers)
Pages: 3
This manual implements Air Force Policy Document 11-2, Aircrew Operations, by prescribing
rules for the operation, movement, and control of aircraft on the ground. This instruction applies
to the ground operations of all Air Force aircraft operating on an aircraft apron, ramp, or
movement area at any airfield, whether military, civilian, or foreign; it applies to individuals at
all levels who operate Air Force aircraft on the ground, whether military, civilian, or contractor,
including the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard, except where noted
otherwise. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are
maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed
of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force
Records Information Management System. Refer recommended changes and questions about
this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847,
Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the
