precision approach runway

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• precision instrument runway — A runway having an operative nonvisual precision approach aid (i.e., instrument landing system) specially marked with nonprecision instrument runway indications along with a touchdown zone, fixed distance markers, and side strips. The normal… …   Aviation dictionary

• Precision Approach Path Indicator — The Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) is a light system positioned beside the runway that consists of two, three, or four boxes of lights that provide a visual indication of an aircraft s (fixed wing or rotor wing) position on the… …   Wikipedia

• instrument runway/instrument approach runway — A runway equipped with visual and electronic navigational aids for which a precision or a nonprecision approach with straight in landing minimums has been approved. There may be more than one instrument runway on an airfield. The various types of …   Aviation dictionary

• precision approach path indicator — A system of lights arranged to provide visual descent guidance information during the approach to a runway. The system is similar to the VASI (visual approach slope indicator). However, the light units are installed in a single row of either two… …   Aviation dictionary

• abbreviated precision approach path indicator — A precision approach path indicator system consisting of only two light units situated on the left side of the runway. The aircraft is on a slope if the unit nearest the runway shows red and the unit farthest from the runway shows white, too high …   Aviation dictionary

• Runway End Identification Lights — Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) are installed at many airports to provide rapid and positive identification of the approach end of a particular runway. The system consists of a pair of synchronized flashing lights located laterally on each… …   Wikipedia

• Runway edge lights — are used to outline the edges of runways during periods of darkness or restricted visibility conditions. These light systems are classified according to the intensity they are capable of producing: High Intensity Runway Lights (HIRL) Medium… …   Wikipedia

• Runway — This article is about the aircraft take off and landing area. For other uses, see Runway (disambiguation). Landing strip redirects here. For the pubic hairstyle, see Bikini waxing. RWY redirects here. For the audio/video connectors, see RCA… …   Wikipedia

• Approach lighting system — The approach lighting system of Bremen Airport An approach lighting system, or ALS, is a lighting system installed on the approach end of an airport runway and consisting of a series of lightbars, strobe lights, or a combination of the two that… …   Wikipedia

• approach lights — A system of high intensity lights located along the approach path of an instrument runway. The lights radiate beams in a directional pattern by which a pilot aligns the aircraft with the extended centerline of the runway on the final approach for …   Aviation dictionary

• Runway — Pistensystem des Flughafens Zürich aus der Vogelperspektive Die Start und Landebahn (SLB) ist die (meist befestigte) Fläche eines Flugplatzes, Flughafens oder Flugzeugträgers, auf der einerseits startende Flugzeuge bis zur Abhebegeschwindigkeit… …   Deutsch Wikipedia