Explain how Stopways are used.

• A. Stopways are used to support and minimize damage to an airplane in the event of an overrun
• B. Stopways extend the runway for additional takeoff distance
• C. Stopways serve as a designated area for emergency helicopters
• D. Stopways are used for pavement maintenance access

Answer: (A)

Stopways are paved areas beyond the end of the runway that can bear an aircraft’s weight and are designed to be used if a takeoff is aborted or if an aircraft overruns the runway. They provide extra distance to decelerate, helping to minimize damage to the airplane and to the runway by giving the aircraft a safe place to stop before leaving the paved surface. They are not part of the runway length used for taking off, and they aren’t intended for landing operations or for maintenance access. This is why the described use—supporting deceleration and reducing damage in an overrun—is the best fit.