第1部分给出了跑道几何设计指南，以及通常与跑道相关的机场要素。它讨论了跑道配置、跑道长度、影响跑道长度的飞机性能参数，以及适应未来飞机的规划。鉴于跑道在提供安全高效的飞机着陆和起飞方面的重要作用，其设计必须考虑预计使用跑道的飞机的运行和物理特性，以及工程和经济考虑。与飞机着陆和起飞直接相关的跑道相关的机场要素包括:跑道带、跑道肩、停机坪、净空区和跑道末端安全区。 本手册涉及跑道和这些相关元素的提供，并总结了与其几何设计相关的规范和指导材料。《机场设计手册》（Doc 9157号文件）第3部分-路面涵盖了路面强度设计方面。

Part 1 produces guidance on the geometric design of runways and the aerodrome elements normally associated with runways. It discusses runway configuration, runway length, aeroplane performance parameters affecting runway length, and planning to accommodate future aircraft.In view of the vital function of runways in providing for safe and efficient aircraft landings and take-offs, it is imperative that their design take into account the operational and physical characteristics of the aeroplanes expected to use the runway, as well as engineering and economic considerations.The aerodrome elements associated with runways which are directly related to the landing and take-off of aeroplanes are: runway strips, runway shoulders, stopways, clearways and runway end safety areas. This manual concerns the provision of runways and these associated elements and summarizes specifications and guidance material relating to their geometric design. Pavement strength design aspects are covered in the Aerodrome Design Manual (Doc 9157), Part 3 - Pavements.