Glossary Airport Operations

Runway

RWY

Definition

Paved surface for aircraft takeoff and landing, designated by magnetic heading

What is Runway (RWY)?

Paved surface for aircraft takeoff and landing, designated by magnetic heading

What does RWY stand for?

RWY stands for Runway (RWY). Paved surface for aircraft takeoff and landing, designated by magnetic heading

…operate from high-altitude or hot-temperature airports), runway length requirements, and noise certification An airline…

…to use the full range of airport infrastructure — a runway, a terminal gate, ground handling resources — necessary to…

…operations. Airfield charges: Fees for use of the runway, taxiways, and associated airfield infrastructure,…

…international airport for decades. Despite its single-runway operational constraints (it has two parallel runways but…

…subsidies — funding airport operating costs, runway maintenance, navigation services — reduce the cost burden…

…jet performance is less important than economics and short-runway capability. Not technically "regional jets" but often…