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Here are the lenghts of some major runways in the United States and The United Kingdom.
UK:
Manchester Airport: 3,050 metres (1.9 miles)
Birmingham International: 2,599 metres (1.6 miles)
London Heathrow: 3,901 metres (2.4 miles) and 3,660 metres (2.25 miles)
London Gatwick: 2,970 metres (1.85 miles) and 3,600 metres (2.2 miles)
Liverpool John Lennon: 2,285 metres (1.4 miles)
USA:
John F. Kennedy New York-longest runway: 4,441 metres (2.75 miles)
Hope this helped! Sorry for only one USA airport, but I live in the UK.
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What happens to the plane's air speed when the throttle is opened wide?
When the throttle is opened wide, it accelerates down the runway.
