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| Term: |
RUNWAY GRADIENT |
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| Meaning: | The average slope, measured in percent, between two ends or points on a runway. Runway gradient is depicted on Government aerodrome sketches when total runway gradient exceeds 0.3%. |
| Previous Term: | RUNWAY ENTRANCE LIGHTS (REL) |
| Next Term: | RUNWAY HEADING |