Feature of a safe landing, perhaps (4)

I believe the answer is:

rail

(Other definitions for rail that I've seen before include "wader" , "Rant" , "Perch" , "transport system" , "Supported bar - inveigh" .)

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

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