Runabout Pad A was the first of six runabout pads on Deep Space 9.
In 2374, Benjamin Sisko and Elim Garak departed Deep Space 9 aboard the USS Rubicon from runabout pad A. (DS9 novel: Hollow Men)
In 2377, Prynn Tenmei launched the USS Euphrates from pad A. Unknown to Tenmei was that Taran'atar entered the pad from the maintenance hangar and boarded the Euphrates while shrouded. (DS9 novel: Warpath)