BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MANUAL 11-218
5 APRIL 2019
Incorporating Change 1, 24 MAY 2023
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 Certified by: AF/A3O
(Mr. Steven A. Ruehl)
Supersedes: AFI11-218, 28 October 2011 Pages: 44
This manual implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 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 (ANG),
except where noted otherwise. This publication does not apply to the United States Space Force
(USSF). Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere
to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance
Program, and disposed in accordance with (IAW) the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule,
which is 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 Department of the Air Force (DAF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication;
route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. This
publication may be supplemented, but all supplements must be routed to the OPR of this
publication for coordination prior to certification and approval. The authorities to waive wing or
unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, or T-3”)
number following the compliance statement. See Department of the Air Force Manual (DAFMAN)
90-161, Publishing Processes and Procedures, for a description of the authorities associated with
the tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command in accordance with
paragraph 1.2 of this AFMAN. The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer,
Certified Current, 24 MAY 2023
