JetBlue Operational Procedures Validation Practice Test

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Aircraft must land in the touchdown zone. If unable to land in the touchdown zone, a go-around is required. The touchdown zone is defined as:

The first one third or 3000 feet of runway (beginning at the landing threshold), whichever is shorter The last 1,000 feet The middle 1,000 feet The entire runway (landing threshold to far end)

Correct Answer:

The first one third or 3000 feet of runway (beginning at the landing threshold), whichever is shorter

Explanation:

Touchdown zone defines where a safe landing should occur right from the threshold. The rule uses the portion of runway closest to the landing threshold, limited by either 3,000 feet or one-third of the runway, whichever is shorter. This creates a standardized target area that is long enough on standard runways (about 3,000 feet) but scales down on shorter runways so the zone remains practical. Landing outside this zone means you’re too far down the runway to guarantee enough distance for a safe deceleration, so a go-around is required. The other options point to areas near the far end, the middle, or the entire runway, none of which match the defined touchdown zone.

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