Clearway
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000229
An area beyond the takeoff runway under the control of airport authorities within which terrain or fixed obstacles may not extend above specified limits. These areas may be required for certain turbine-powered operations and the size and upward slope of the clearway will differ depending on when the aircraft was certificated.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000229 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| References | 14 CFR part 1; FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Clearway",
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"definition": "An area beyond the takeoff runway under the control of airport authorities within which terrain or fixed obstacles may not extend above specified limits. These areas may be required for certain turbine-powered operations and the size and upward slope of the clearway will differ depending on when the aircraft was certificated.",
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"14 CFR part 1",
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