Every runway in the world is numbered...twice. These two numbers are closely linked to a shifting magnetic north, but are essential for airports to direct traffic through all the different runways.
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Every airport runway has 2 numbers on it — here’s why
Runways are given two numbers that tell pilots the general direction they're facing.
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This video was originally published on May 31, 2017.
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