Aviation Dictionary

Parallel runways

Two or more runways at the same airport whose centerlines are parallel. In addition to runway number, parallel runways are designated as L(left) and R(right) or if three parallel runways exist, L(left), C (center) and R...

Dictionary Term

Parallel runways

Definition

Two or more runways at the same airport whose centerlines are parallel. In addition to runway number, parallel runways are designated as L(left) and R(right) or if three parallel runways exist, L(left), C (center) and R(right).

References

Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008