AA.VI.H.K2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge
Approach lighting systems and runway and taxiway signs, markings, and lighting.
Approach lighting systems and runway and taxiway signs, markings, and lighting.
Bottom line
Flight crews use airport lighting, markings, and signs to help maintain situational awareness. Overlooking airport lighting, markings, and sign information can lead to ground accidents that are entirely preventable.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 50-foot intervals | Centerline lights |
| white until the last 3,000 feet of the runway (viewed from the landing threshold) | Centerline white |
| all red for the last 1,000 feet of the runway | Centerline red |
| required for operations at less than 500 ft RVR (controllable stop bars) | Stop bars |
FAA references
- IPH ch. 1 (p. 1-5) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- AFH Glossary (p. G-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- IPH ch. 1 (p. 1-3) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- IFH ch. 1 (p. 1-27) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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