What is the area inside the paved runways at OLF Spencer called?

What is the area inside the paved runways at OLF Spencer called?

• A. The infield
• B. The tarmac
• C. The apron
• D. The outfield

Answer: (A)

The area inside the paved runways is the infield. In airfield layouts, the central space bounded by the runways is referred to as the infield, distinguishing it from areas where aircraft are parked and serviced (the apron) and from general paved surfaces (the tarmac). The term outfield is not used for airfields; it’s a baseball term, and the apron describes the paved area around the aircraft but outside the runway boundaries. So the interior bounded by the runways is the infield.

The area inside the paved runways is the infield. In airfield layouts, the central space bounded by the runways is referred to as the infield, distinguishing it from areas where aircraft are parked and serviced (the apron) and from general paved surfaces (the tarmac). The term outfield is not used for airfields; it’s a baseball term, and the apron describes the paved area around the aircraft but outside the runway boundaries. So the interior bounded by the runways is the infield.