Melissa
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On 21 Mar 2004 20:50:09 -0800, Nickolas wrote:
> I am currently using FS2004, and a have a question.
> When I request clearence to land, and ATC gives me a runway, how do
> I know which one is the right one?
Runway "names" are their magnetic heading. A runway that runs north
and south would have two "names" (depending upon which end you're
taking off or landing from)... "36" (north - 360 degrees) and "18"
(south - 180 degrees), essentially making each strip of tarmac into
*two* runways. Also, if there are two runways parallel to each other,
a "R" (right) or "L" (left) will be added to the name. So...two
parallel runways running north/south would have the following names:
36R (opposite direction of 18L)
36L (opposite direction of 18R)
18R (opposite direction of 36L)
18L (opposite direction of 36R)
As you look down the runway (for either take off or landing), the
direction you're facing corresponds to the runway's magnetic heading
name.
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Melissa
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