The Essential Guide to Runway Markings
Pilot Institute
JUNE 19, 2025
Say, for example, that you’re going to depart for an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight in fog. The stop-way (as it is most commonly referred to) serves two main purposes: To prevent a runway excursion during landing by providing additional tarmac for emergencies. The stopway forms part of the runway safety area.
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