Runway Safety Areas (RSA)

Runway Safety Areas (RSAs) are designated clear zones surrounding the runway at airports, designed to enhance safety. They are flat, obstacle-free zones that provide space for aircraft that overrun, veer off, or experience other incidents, minimizing the risk of damage or injury. RSAs help ensure that aircraft can safely recover or stop without hitting obstacles or terrain. They are carefully maintained and cleared of structures, vehicles, and vegetation to support safe aircraft operations and emergency responses.