Plain English Meaning
Runways at the same airport that physically cross each other somewhere along their length.
Full Definition
Two or more runways that cross or meet one another at the same airport, sharing a common point on the airport surface.
Context Anchor
Seen on airport diagrams, in tower instructions, and during takeoff or landing planning at airports with more than one runway.
Derivation
Intersecting comes from Latin roots meaning “to cut between.” That fits the aviation meaning: one runway cuts across or meets another, so their paths are connected at a shared point.
Why Pilots Care
Pilots must coordinate with ATC to avoid simultaneous operations that could to conflicts on the crossing paths.