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basic runway length — The runway length resulting when the actual runway length is corrected to the equivalent mean sea level, standard atmospheric pressure, and no gradient conditions … Aviation dictionary
Runway edge lights — are used to outline the edges of runways during periods of darkness or restricted visibility conditions. These light systems are classified according to the intensity they are capable of producing: High Intensity Runway Lights (HIRL) Medium… … Wikipedia
runway-edge light system — Runway edge lights are used to outline the edges of runways during periods of darkness or restricted visibility conditions. The runway edge lights are white, except on instrument runways where yellow replaces white on the last 2000 ft, or half… … Aviation dictionary
effective runway length — i. It is the distance from the end of the runway where takeoffs begin to the point where the obstruction clearance plane associated with the other end of the runway intersects the runway centerline. ii. The distance from the point at which the… … Aviation dictionary
actual runway length — The length of a full width usable runway from end to end, or full strength pavement where such runways are paved … Aviation dictionary
Runway — This article is about the aircraft take off and landing area. For other uses, see Runway (disambiguation). Landing strip redirects here. For the pubic hairstyle, see Bikini waxing. RWY redirects here. For the audio/video connectors, see RCA… … Wikipedia
runway gradient — The average slope, expressed as a percentage, between two ends or points on a runway. It is the difference in elevation between two ends divided by the runway length, provided there are no intervening points or the runway profile lies more than… … Aviation dictionary
Runway safety area — A runway safety area (RSA) or runway end safety area (RESA) is defined as the surface surrounding the runway prepared or suitable for reducing the risk of damage to airplanes in the event of an undershoot, overshoot, or excursion from the runway … Wikipedia
runway centerline lighting system — The runway centerline lighting system consists of a single light installed at uniform intervals along the runway centerline to provide a continuous lighting reference from threshold to threshold. The lights start from 75 ft (25 m) from the… … Aviation dictionary
runway basic length — The length selected for aerodrome planning purposes required for takeoff and landing in ISA (international standard atmosphere) for zero wind, elevation, and slope … Aviation dictionary
