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  • noun A runway (or simple field) that is illuminated (at night, or during fog) to enable aircraft to land or take off

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Examples

  • A distant row of four in front, a nearer row of four behind, and I a black figure in the flarepath.

    Flying Finish Francis, Dick, 1920- 1966

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