How far beyond the departure end of the runway does the RSA extend?

How far beyond the departure end of the runway does the RSA extend?

• A. 500 feet
• B. 2,000 feet
• C. 1,000 feet
• D. 750 feet

Answer: (C)

The Runway Safety Area extends 1,000 feet beyond the departure end of the runway. This buffer zone provides a safety cushion if an aircraft aborts a takeoff or overruns, and it helps dissipate jet blast and prop wash before reaching any nearby obstacles or paved areas. Keeping this area clear of obstructions within that 1,000-foot reach is part of maintaining a safer operating environment for departures. The other distances would either not provide enough space for a safe departure contingency (like 500 or 750 feet) or exceed the standard safety requirement (2,000 feet), which is not typical for RSA definitions.

The Runway Safety Area extends 1,000 feet beyond the departure end of the runway. This buffer zone provides a safety cushion if an aircraft aborts a takeoff or overruns, and it helps dissipate jet blast and prop wash before reaching any nearby obstacles or paved areas. Keeping this area clear of obstructions within that 1,000-foot reach is part of maintaining a safer operating environment for departures. The other distances would either not provide enough space for a safe departure contingency (like 500 or 750 feet) or exceed the standard safety requirement (2,000 feet), which is not typical for RSA definitions.