Definition: This entry gives the total number of airports with paved runways (concrete or asphalt surfaces) by length. For airports with more than one runway, only the longest runway is included according to the following five groups - (1) over 3,047 m, (2) 2,438 to 3,047 m, (3) 1,524 to 2,437 m, (4) 914 to 1,523 m, and (5) under 914 m. Only airports with usable runways are included in this listing. Not all airports have facilities for refueling, maintenance, or air traffic control.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2012
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airport-world.com - 5/20/2013 7:59:48 AM
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MENAFN - 5/11/2013 8:31:57 AM
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airport-world.com - 5/24/2013 10:25:23 AM
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The Age - 5/18/2013 4:51:53 PM
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CP24& Canada - 4/10/2013 8:43:04 PM
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