runways
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹənˌweɪz// UK //ɹˈʌnweɪz// run·ways
n. the long, flat roads at an airport where planes take off and land. They are usually made of hard material like concrete or asphalt.
n. the paved strips of land at an airport on which aircraft land and take off. In a fashion context, refers to the narrow platforms used by models during a show.
The plane waits for a clear signal before entering the runways.
Heavy snowfall forced the airport to close all three runways while maintenance crews cleared the ice.
Modern international airports require multiple reinforced runways to accommodate the simultaneous arrival and departure of heavy-duty commercial aircraft during peak travel hours.
Usage
Usually plural when referring to the infrastructure of a large airport.