Definition
Clearway
An area beyond the takeoff runway under the control of airport authorities within which terrain or fixed obstacles may not extend above specified limits. These areas may be required for certain turbine‐powered operations and the size and upward slope of the clearway will differ depending on when the aircraft was certificated.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
1 section references this term in their FAR Decoded content.