Place for a working model (6)

I believe the answer is:

runway

(Other definitions for runway that I've seen before include "Where one takes off" , "Take-off tarmac" , "Take-off/landing strip" , "Level stretch for aircraft" , "Landing surface" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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