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Short answer...it doesn't. For pilots practicing approach and landing, there's a technique called touch-and-go. The plane touches down and right away takes off again without ever leaving the runway. The question is very general as it doesn't refer to a specific type of aircraft or use. Large passenger airplanes will take time to refuel and replenish the food and drinks. Also, the jets have a cool-down time requirement for their brakes. The amount of time will depend on many factors, including if they have brake cooling fans installed (like the Airbus A300). The brakes will reach peak temperature about 20 to 40 minutes after a landing with heavy braking. If the plane takes off too soon and it the take-off is aborted, the brakes may overheat and not stop the plane within the length of the runway.

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