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Runway Protection Zone (RPZ)Trapezoidal shape area at the end <strong>of</strong> every runway and centered withthe runway centerlineTwo components make up the PRZ:• Controlled activity area• A portion <strong>of</strong> the Runway Object Free Area (ROFA)According to the FAA AC 5300-13 the function <strong>of</strong> the RPZ is to“enhance the protection <strong>of</strong> people and property on the ground.”• The airport controls the RPZ• RPZ are clear <strong>of</strong> incompatible objects• Ideally the control is exercised by buying the land <strong>of</strong> the RPZVirginia Tech - <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> Laboratory 107

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