Basic ATC
A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
Quick answer: A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
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A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
Runway matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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Questions and answers
In this glossary, Runway refers to: A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot requests: 'Requesting clearance to cross runway 27 at taxiway Charlie.'"
Runway matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Runway is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Runway is grouped under Basic ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
Pilot requests: 'Requesting clearance to cross runway 27 at taxiway Charlie.'
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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