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Why Are Airport Runways Numbered Only From 1 To 36?

You may have noticed the large painted numbers (or alphanumeric in some cases) on either end of the runways. Have you ever wondered what those represent and why there are a maximum of two numbers ...
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Runway Excursions: Pilots Should Get Back to Basics

A Cessna 510 Mustang departed from the runway at El Monte-San Gabriel Valley Airport, CA (KEMT) on Aug. 31 2019 after attempting to takeoff with the parking brake set. Credit: NTSB This year’s NBAA ...