Definition

Runway-holding position. A designated position intended to protect a runway, an obstacle limitation surface, or an ILS/MLS critical/sensitive area at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles shall stop and hold, unless otherwise authorized by the aerodrome control tower.
Note.— In radiotelephony phraseologies, the expression “holding point” is used to designate the runway-holding position.

Source: ICAO Annex 14 - Aerodromes

Description

An aircraft between the holding position and the runway is considered to be on the runway as far as ATC operations are concerned. This means that: