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Record 1 1992-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Airport Runways and Areas
  • Road Construction
CONT

The term "runway" applies to the paved area, while the term "landing strip" applies to the runway and the shoulders.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pistes et aires d'aéroport
  • Construction des voies de circulation
CONT

La piste désigne la zone revêtue de la bande, laquelle encadre ainsi la piste, latéralement et à ses extrémités, de zones de sécurité dégagées de tout obstacle.

Spanish

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