Stopway
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000947
An area beyond the takeoff runway no less wide than the runway and centered upon the extended centerline of the runway, able to support the airplane during an aborted takeoff, without causing structural damage to the airplane, and designated by the airport authorities for use in decelerating the airplane during an aborted takeoff.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000947 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Stopway",
"field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
"definition": "An area beyond the takeoff runway no less wide than the runway and centered upon the extended centerline of the runway, able to support the airplane during an aborted takeoff, without causing structural damage to the airplane, and designated by the airport authorities for use in decelerating the airplane during an aborted takeoff.",
"references": [
"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/stopway/"
}
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