In aviation, a runway is an elongated, rectangular surface designed for the landing and takeoff of an aircraft. Runways may be a human-made surface or a natural surface. From Wikipedia
An air traffic controller intervened to prevent a potentially dangerous takeoff error involving Southwest Airlines Flight 3278, prompting investigations by the FAA and NTSB.
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