Although runway length may be of some academic interest, in terms of usability for airline operations, a runway of at least 6,000 ft (1,829 m) in length is usually adequate for aircraft weights below approximately 200,000 lb (90,718 kg).
Generally, several factors determine a runway’s length including aircraft type. The larger the aircraft, the longer the runway required.
Thus, have you ever wondered which airports in Southeast Asia have the longest paved runways that can virtually accommodate any aircraft? Here are the top FIVE that you might want to know the length and where are they located.
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