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runway

[ruhn-wey] / ˈrʌnˌweɪ /


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Carmona: We were given permission to get on the runway after “Ocean’s” exited.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"There was an individual walking across the runway, " the pilot says.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The National Transportation Safety Board has been notified and runway 17L at Denver International Airport will remain closed during the investigation.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that a trespasser breached airport security, scaled a perimeter fence and ran out onto a runway.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

“Singing your praises, those lads were. Made me wonder, though; have you any idea what the runway looks like from the air?”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein