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RUNWAY GRADIENT

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The average slope, measured in percent, between two ends or points on a runway. Runway gradient is depicted on Government aerodrome sketches when total runway gradient exceeds 0.3%.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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