Editing Airfield traffic pattern (section)

==Other patterns==
If an aircraft intending to land must be delayed, the [[air traffic control]] (ATC) may decide to place it in a [[holding pattern]] until the airport is prepared to permit the landing. Commercial aircraft on hold will generally fly slow, racetrack-shaped patterns which differ considerably from the airfield traffic pattern that will be commenced once the approval has been given to land. Although an aircraft in a holding pattern may similarly circle the airport, ATC may designate a distant location in which to circle.