Cadet Competition Written Practice Exam

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If a runway is numbered 18, what angle does it represent in degrees from magnetic north?

90 degrees
180 degrees
270 degrees
360 degrees

The correct answer is: 180 degrees

A runway numbered 18 indicates that it is aligned with a magnetic heading of 180 degrees from magnetic north. In aviation, runway numbers are determined by the runway's magnetic azimuth, with the number reflecting the heading rounded to the nearest whole number. Since the number 18 corresponds to the heading that points directly south, it is represented as 180 degrees on a compass. The other options reflect headings of 90 degrees, 270 degrees, and 360 degrees (or 0 degrees), which correspond to east, west, and north, respectively, and do not represent a runway numbered 18. Understanding how runway numbering works is crucial for navigation and operational planning in aviation.