### Question
Can you define what excessive tarmac delay means?


### Answer
**Excessive tarmac delay** is defined as the following in *49 U.S.C. § 42301*:

> a tarmac delay that lasts for a length of time, as determined by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 42301*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart ii-economic regulation > CHAPTER 423-PASSENGER AIR SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS**

