Runway End Identification Lights

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Runway End Identification Lights

They are effective for:

Identification of a runway surrounded by a preponderance of other lighting.

Identification of a runway which lacks contrast with surrounding terrain.

Identification of a runway during reduced visibility.

REFERENCE

FAA Aeronautical Information Manual, Chapter 2 (Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids), Section 1 (Airport Lighting Aids)

SEE ALSO

Pilot Controlled Lighting (PCL)

Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI)

Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)

Runway Edge Lights (HIRL, MIRL, LIRL)

Approach Lighting System (ALS)

EXTERNAL LINKS

[http://www.faa.gov/ATpubs/AIM/ FAA Aeronautical Information Manual]