RUNWAY
Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov
A defined rectangular area on a land airport prepared for the landing and takeoff run of aircraft along its length. Runways are normally numbered in relation to their magnetic direction rounded off to the nearest 10 degrees; e.g., Runway 1, Runway 25.
See PARALLEL RUNWAYS; RUNWAY ICAO.
ICAO definition
A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.