Balanced Field Length

Definition

The runway length where the accelerate-stop distance equals the accelerate-go distance. At the balanced field length, V1 is set so that either continuing or rejecting provides equal safety margin.

Related Terms

Accelerate-Stop Distance

The runway length required to accelerate to V1 and then bring the aircraft to a ...

V1

Takeoff decision speed. Below V1, the takeoff can be safely rejected. At or abov...

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