Which leg is at right angles to the landing runway?

Which leg is at right angles to the landing runway?

• A. Base Leg
• B. Downwind Leg
• C. Final Approach
• D. Departure Leg

Answer: (A)

In the standard traffic pattern around a landing runway, each leg has a specific orientation to the runway. The base leg is the segment that runs perpendicular to the runway. It sits between the downwind leg and the final approach, providing the transition to align with the runway for landing. Because it cuts across the pattern at a right angle to the runway, it is the leg described as being at right angles to the landing runway. The other legs run parallel to the runway (upwind and downwind) or are aligned with it for final approach.

In the standard traffic pattern around a landing runway, each leg has a specific orientation to the runway. The base leg is the segment that runs perpendicular to the runway. It sits between the downwind leg and the final approach, providing the transition to align with the runway for landing. Because it cuts across the pattern at a right angle to the runway, it is the leg described as being at right angles to the landing runway. The other legs run parallel to the runway (upwind and downwind) or are aligned with it for final approach.