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RWY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- runway
1, record 1, English, runway
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RWY 2, record 1, English, RWY
correct, standardized
- RNWY 3, record 1, English, RNWY
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defined rectangular area on an aerodrome, prepared for the landing and take-off run of aircraft along its length. 4, record 1, English, - runway
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
runway: term and definition standardized by NATO; term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 1, English, - runway
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
runway; RWY: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 1, English, - runway
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- piste
1, record 1, French, piste
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RWY 2, record 1, French, RWY
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aire rectangulaire définie, sur un aérodrome terrestre, aménagée afin de servir sur sa longueur au roulement des aéronefs au décollage et à l'atterrissage. 3, record 1, French, - piste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
piste : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN; terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 1, French, - piste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
piste; RWY : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 1, French, - piste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pista
1, record 1, Spanish, pista
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RWY 2, record 1, Spanish, RWY
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Área rectangular definida en un aeródromo terrestre preparada para el aterrizaje y el despegue de las aeronaves. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 3, record 1, Spanish, - pista
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pista; RWY: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 1, Spanish, - pista
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