FIG 4-3-6 Effects of a Geographical Constraint on a Runway"s Declared Distances NOTE- A runway"s RSA begins a set distance prior to the threshold and will extend a set distance beyond the end of the runway depending on the runway"s design criteria. If these required lengths cannot be achieved, the ASDA and/or LDA will be reduced as necessary to obtain the required lengths to the extent practicable. 4-3-12 Airport Operations