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FAA TALPA / RCAM Surface Matrix

Contaminated Runway Landing Distance Calculator

Calculate landing rollout distances on contaminated surfaces. Select FAA Runway Condition Codes (RWYCC 1–6) for rain, slush, snow, and ice, including 15% safety dispatch factors.

FAA TALPA / RCAM Runway Surface Condition

Total Required Runway Length (With 15% Buffer)
3,416 ft

Factored ground roll: 2,970 ft (Multiplier: 1.35x) + 446 ft FAA safety buffer.

Reported Braking Action:Good
Hydroplaning Hazard: LowWet runway requires at least 35% increased landing distance over dry unfactored distance.

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The FAA Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) initiative introduced the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM). It replaces subjective pilot braking action reports with objective Runway Condition Codes (RWYCC from 0 to 6) based on contaminant type, depth, and temperature.