Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The difference in the numbers painted on either sides of a runway is always '18'.

  1. True

  2. False

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Explanation

Runway numbers correspond to magnetic compass directions rounded to nearest 10 degrees. Opposing runway ends always differ by 18 (representing 180 degrees opposite directions). For example, runway 09/27 uses 09 for east (90°) and 27 for west (270°).