The term 'takeoff place' can be answered by two crossword solutions: SPA (3 letters) and LAUNCHPAD (9 letters). SPA stands for Starting Point Airport, which is an airport that is used as a takeoff place for aircrafts. LAUNCHPAD is a term used to describe the area from which a rocket or spacecraft is launched. Both of these terms are used to refer to the place from which an aircraft or spacecraft takes off.