Definition
A specific point on the runway that the pilot has selected as the intended touchdown location for the airplane's main wheels.
Plain English
The exact place on the runway where you are aiming to put the wheels down.
Context Anchor
Used when discussing landing planning, approach control, and flap use, especially when the pilot needs to touch down in a chosen area.
Why Pilots Care
Flap settings directly control the landing spot, allowing the pilot to land at the right spot on short runways or when obstacles are present on the approach.
Intuition Check
Do not read landing spot as the whole airport or the whole runway. In this context, it means the specific point or small area where the airplane is intended to touch down.
Example Sentence 1
With full flaps extended, the pilot was able to steepen the approach and touch down right on the chosen landing spot.
Example Sentence 2
With no flaps, the airplane floats farther, moving the landing spot well down the runway.