runway

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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander approved a £2.2bn plan in September to move Gatwick's emergency runway 12 metres north, allowing a two-runway operation.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Before Monday’s deadly crash, the most recent incident involving a B-52 occurred in 2016 in Guam, after the plane overran the runway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

“In the U.S., we increased our installed base by 40% sequentially with a significant runway for continued expansion.”

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

He also described work Collins’ office had done to help the city’s small airport build a new terminal and runway.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

When she tried to land at Elmtree she misjudged the amount of runway she was going to need.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein