unlandable
Impossible to catch
Unable to be landed.
A pilot might declare an airstrip unlandable due to weather, debris, or damage: The crosswinds made the runway unlandable.
In fishing, an unlandable fish is one that can't be brought to shore or into the boat—too large, too strong, or poorly hooked: After an hour fighting the marlin, it became clear the fish was unlandable.
Distant or controller
- isolatedSeparated from others
- impassableImpossible to traverse
- inaccessibleCannot be reached
- ruggedTough and uneven
treacherous · mountainous · cliff · ravine · swamp · jungle · crevassed · forested
Paved path for planes
- airfieldAviation facility with runways
- approachWay of handling something
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
- abortEnd before completion
go-around · divert · pilot · cockpit · glidepath · flaps · crosswind · headwind
Chaotic flow patterns
- crosswindLateral airflow across path
- fogLow-lying cloud cover
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- icingSweet cake covering
windshear · storm · gusts · downdraft · ceiling · whiteout · sandstorm · thunderstorm
Officially not permitted
- closedNot accessible now
- forbiddenNot allowed
- no-flyAviation exclusion status
- restrictedLimited in scope
military · clearance · unauthorized · secured · off-limits · classified · embargo · blockaded
remote
Distant or controller
- isolatedSeparated from others
- impassableImpossible to traverse
- inaccessibleCannot be reached
rugged · treacherous · mountainous · cliff · ravine · swamp · jungle · crevassed · forested · uncleared
runway
Paved path for planes
- airfieldAviation facility with runways
- approachWay of handling something
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
abort · go-around · divert · pilot · cockpit · glidepath · flaps · crosswind · headwind · tailwind
turbulence
Chaotic flow patterns
- crosswindLateral airflow across path
- fogLow-lying cloud cover
- visibilityRange of clear sight
icing · windshear · storm · gusts · downdraft · ceiling · whiteout · sandstorm · thunderstorm · squall
prohibited
Officially not permitted
restricted · military · clearance · unauthorized · secured · off-limits · classified · embargo · blockaded
unlandableaccessible
Able to be reached
approachable · navigable · serviceable · usable · reachable
land, lands, landed, landing, landings, lander, landless, landlord, landlords