FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

RUNWAY

Definition

RUNWAY

A defined rectangular area on a land airport prepared for the landing and takeoff run of aircraft along its length. Runways are normally numbered in relation to their magnetic direction rounded off to the nearest 10 degrees; e.g., Runway 1, Runway 25.

  • See: ICAO term RUNWAY

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

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