TODA stands for

• A. Takeoff Runway Available
• B. Takeoff Distance Available
• C. Accelerate Stop Distance Available
• D. Landing Distance Available

Answer: (B)

TODA is the distance available specifically for takeoff performance planning. It stands for Takeoff Distance Available and represents the distance you can use for the takeoff roll and the initial climb, including any clearway beyond the runway end. If there’s a clearway, TODA is longer than the runway itself; if there isn’t one, TODA equals the Takeoff Run Available (the runway length). This distinction matters because pilots and performance calculations compare the required takeoff distance to TODA to determine if the aircraft can safely reach takeoff speed within the available distance. The other terms describe different phases: landing distance available is for landing, and accelerate-stop distance available includes a stopway used if a takeoff is aborted.