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Tarmac vs. Runway — What's the Difference?

Tarmac vs. Runway — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Tarmac and Runway

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Tarmac

A tarmacadam road or surface.

Runway

According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a runway is a "defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft". Runways may be a man-made surface (often asphalt, concrete, or a mixture of both) or a natural surface (grass, dirt, gravel, ice, sand or salt).

Tarmac

A paved surface of a runway, taxiway, or apron at an airport.

Runway

A strip of level, usually paved ground on which aircraft take off and land.

Tarmac

To cause (an aircraft) to sit on a taxiway.
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Runway

A path, channel, or track over which something runs.

Tarmac

To sit on a taxiway. Used of an aircraft.

Runway

The channel of a stream.

Tarmac

Tarmacadam.
Asphalt concrete

Runway

A chute down which logs are skidded.

Tarmac

Any bituminous road surfacing material.

Runway

A narrow track in a bowling lane on which balls are returned after they are bowled.

Tarmac

The driveable surface of a road.

Runway

A smooth ramp for wheeled vehicles.

Tarmac

The area of an airport, other than the runway, where planes park or maneuver.

Runway

A narrow walkway extending from a stage into an auditorium.

Tarmac

To pave with tarmacadam or a similar material.

Runway

A defined, narrow section of land or an artificial structure used for access.

Tarmac

(aviation) To spend time idling on a runway, usually waiting for takeoff clearance.

Runway

The usual path taken by deer or other wild animals, such as from a forest to a water source.

Tarmac

A paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving

Runway

A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.

Tarmac

A paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar

Runway

(athletics) In javelin, long jump, and similar events: a short track along which athletes can accelerate themselves for their jumps or throws.

Tarmac

Surface with macadam;
Macadam the road

Runway

(aviation) A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.

Runway

Hence, the number of months that a startup company can operate by using up its cash reserves.

Runway

A stream bed.

Runway

The channel of a stream.

Runway

The beaten path made by deer or other animals in passing to and from their feeding grounds.

Runway

A narrow platform extending from the stage into the audience in a theater or nightclub etc.

Runway

A strip of level paved surface where planes can take off and land

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