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| Term: |
TOUCHDOWN ZONE [ICAO] |
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| Meaning: | The portion of a runway, beyond the threshold, where it is intended landing aircraft first contact the runway. |
| Previous Term: | TOUCHDOWN ZONE ELEVATION |
| Next Term: | TOUCHDOWN ZONE LIGHTING |