Stop lane
In aviation parlance , a stopway ( SWY for short) describes an area beyond the runway that can be used as an additional braking distance in the event of an aborted take- off. She must:
- be at least as wide as the runway
- in the middle of the extension of the centerline of the runway
- be able to support the weight of an aircraft during an aborted take-off without causing structural damage to the aircraft
- be identified by the airport operator for braking after an aborted take-off.
The length of the stop distance available is referred to as the "Accelerate Stop Distance Available" (ASDA).
Web links
- Use of the term "Stopway" , Airport Safety and Operations Division, Federal Aviation Administration (PDF file, 51.1 kB)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Page no longer available , search in web archives: ICAO Doc 9157: Aerodrome Design Manual, Part 1 - Runways Section "5.6 STOPWAYS"