Which location is the exception to the 1 mile leg rule in SVFR holds?

Which location is the exception to the 1 mile leg rule in SVFR holds?

• A. Point Juniper
• B. Point Echo
• C. Point Fog
• D. Point Whiskey

Answer: (A)

The rule behind SVFR holds is to keep the pattern tight and easy to manage in visual conditions, so most holds use a one-mile leg to maintain good visibility and separation from the fix and other traffic. But some fixes have hold geometry that doesn’t fit the standard one-mile leg, so ATC may authorize a longer leg at those locations. Point Juniper is the exception because the hold geometry at Juniper requires a longer leg to properly sequence traffic and stay within the surrounding airspace constraints. The other points follow the standard one-mile-leg pattern.

The rule behind SVFR holds is to keep the pattern tight and easy to manage in visual conditions, so most holds use a one-mile leg to maintain good visibility and separation from the fix and other traffic. But some fixes have hold geometry that doesn’t fit the standard one-mile leg, so ATC may authorize a longer leg at those locations.

Point Juniper is the exception because the hold geometry at Juniper requires a longer leg to properly sequence traffic and stay within the surrounding airspace constraints. The other points follow the standard one-mile-leg pattern.