Blast pad
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000177
A surface adjacent to the ends of a runway provided to reduce the erosive effect of jet blast and propeller wash.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000177 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Blast pad",
"field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
"definition": "A surface adjacent to the ends of a runway provided to reduce the erosive effect of jet blast and propeller wash.",
"references": [
"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
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}
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