shortlanding

Shortlanding is a nonstandard term used in various domains to describe a landing that covers a shorter distance than typical. Its exact meaning depends on context, and it is not a formal term in major aviation, marketing, or language standards.

In aviation, shortlanding is often used informally to refer to a short-field landing or a landing conducted within a limited available runway or touchdown zone. This type of landing is typically required when runway length is constrained or obstacles require a precise and early touchdown. The concept emphasizes energy management and braking within a reduced rollout, and procedures or terminology may vary by aircraft type, operator, and regulatory environment. Because it is not a formal designation, pilots and instructors usually describe it in terms of established practices for short-field or high-performance landings.

In web marketing and product design, shortlanding can describe a concise landing page—one that presents essential information and a primary call to action with minimal navigation or scrolling. The aim is to maximize clarity and conversion when user attention is limited. This usage is informal and overlaps with more widely used terms such as short-form landing page or concise landing page.

In online communities and simulation contexts, shortlanding may appear as a descriptive label for landings achieved in tight spaces or under stringent constraints, including practice scenarios in flight simulators.

See also: short-field landing, precision landing, landing page, short-form content.