Short takeoff and landing aircraft (STOL)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000889",
  "term": "Short takeoff and landing aircraft (STOL)",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "An aircraft which, at some weight within its approved operating weight, is capable of operating from a runway in compliance with the applicable STOL characteristics, airworthiness, operations, noise, and pollution standards.",
  "abbreviation": "STOL",
  "synonyms": [
    "STOL aircraft"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (VTOL)"
  ],
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/short-takeoff-and-landing-aircraft-stol/"
}