PerformanceTake-off Parameters

Take-off Distance Available (TODA)

Take-off Distance Available (TODA) is the total length of the runway available for an aircraft's take-off run, plus the length of any clearway provided beyond the end of the runway. It represents the maximum distance an aircraft has to complete its take-off and climb to a specified screen height.

Key Points

  • •TODA includes the physical runway length plus the length of any declared clearway beyond the runway end.
  • •Take-Off Distance Required (TODR) must never exceed TODA.
  • •TODA figures for specific aerodromes are published in the En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA).

Exam Relevance

Fundamental for calculating take-off performance and ensuring the selected runway is long enough for the aircraft's weight and environmental conditions.

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