Why runways have so many side paths?

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In the image below, you can see a visual of the new runway (in red) which will be constructed at the Prague airport.

[https://imgur.com/a/536YPqM](https://imgur.com/a/536YPqM)

I understand the need of multiple crossings, but one thing I don’t realize is the side pathway you can see on the left side, where when departuring from the airport, you can turn right, away from the runway. I am talking about the green circled part specifically. What purpose does it have?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

It’s all pull out to allow a plane that is in line to take off to “pull over and let someone else by” if for some reason they need additional time before take off

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