die Landebahn
runway
A paved, level strip at an airport on which aircraft land and take off.
EXAMPLE
Das Flugzeug setzte sanft auf der nassen Landebahn auf.
The airplane touched down gently on the wet runway.
die Landebahn
runway
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Meanings
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Word composition
'Landebahn' (runway) is a compound noun made from the verb 'landen' (to land) and the noun 'die Bahn' (track/strip). So it literally describes a strip on which one lands.
EXAMPLE
Der Pilot bat um Erlaubnis, die Bahn für die Landung zu benutzen.
The pilot asked for permission to use the runway for landing.
Correct preposition
With 'Landebahn' (runway), the preposition 'auf' (on/onto) is used. You use the dative for location ('auf der Landebahn', on the runway) and the accusative for movement toward it ('auf die Landebahn', onto the runway).
EXAMPLE
Wegen des Nebels warteten mehrere Flugzeuge auf der Landebahn.
Because of the fog, several airplanes were waiting on the runway.
Taking off and landing
Although it contains the word 'landen' (to land), a 'Landebahn' (runway) is also used for takeoff. That is why you often also hear the term 'Start- und Landebahn' (takeoff and landing runway).
EXAMPLE
Das Flugzeug beschleunigte auf der Start- und Landebahn und hob ab.
The airplane accelerated on the takeoff and landing runway and lifted off.
Compare with
Landebahn vs Startbahn
runway
Landebahn and Startbahn can refer to the same runway at an airport because aircraft use it for landing and takeoff. Landebahn emphasizes the landing process, while Startbahn emphasizes the takeoff process. Choose the word according to which flight operation is currently the focus.
Landebahn
Das Flugzeug setzte vorsichtig auf der nassen Landebahn auf.
The aircraft landed carefully on the wet runway.
Startbahn
Das Flugzeug beschleunigte auf der nassen Startbahn.
The aircraft accelerated on the wet runway.
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