Touchdown Zone [ICAO]

The portion of a runway, beyond the threshold, where it is intended landing aircraft first contact the runway.

Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (definition from the 2023 edition; current: Change 1 of 7 August 2025).

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Glossary last updated 2024-07-25.

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