The surface on which the aircraft takes off and lands is called what?

The surface on which the aircraft takes off and lands is called what?

• A. The doors on A/C right by which the caterers and other support personnel deliver their services. They are occasionally referred to as 1R or 2R.
• B. Escape slide used for evacuations
• C. The surface on which the aircraft takes off and lands
• D. Remain overnight (aircraft stays overnight at Blue City)

Answer: (C)

The surface used for takeoff and landing is called the runway. This paved strip at an airport is where aircraft accelerate to liftoff speed and then brake or roll to a stop after touchdown. The other options refer to unrelated things—service doors used by caterers, an evacuation slide, or an overnight stay for the aircraft—so they don’t describe the surface where takeoff and landing happen. Runways are designated, lit, and marked to guide pilots during these critical phases of flight and are connected to taxiways for movement between the runway and apron.

The surface used for takeoff and landing is called the runway. This paved strip at an airport is where aircraft accelerate to liftoff speed and then brake or roll to a stop after touchdown. The other options refer to unrelated things—service doors used by caterers, an evacuation slide, or an overnight stay for the aircraft—so they don’t describe the surface where takeoff and landing happen. Runways are designated, lit, and marked to guide pilots during these critical phases of flight and are connected to taxiways for movement between the runway and apron.