FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

LANDING AREA

Definition

LANDING AREA

Any locality either on land, water, or structures, including airports/heliports and intermediate landing fields, which is used, or intended to be used, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing, or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo.

  • See: ICAO term LANDING AREA

Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).

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