Landing strip

Pronunciation: /ˈɫændɪŋ ˈstɹɪp/

Landing strip (noun)

  1. A short, flat strip of land where small planes can land and take off.
  2. A prepared area used for an aircraft to land in an emergency when normal runways are unavailable.

Examples

  • The plane used a small runway for takeoff and landing.
  • A small runway near the field helps small aircraft land safely.