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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 visual range — (RVR) is a term used in aviation meteorology to define the distance over which a pilot of an aircraft on the centreline of the runway can see the runway surface markings delineating the runway or identifying its centre line. RVR is normally… … 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
runway visual range — The maximum distance in the direction of takeoff or landing at which the runway, or specified lights or markers delineating it, can be seen from a position above a specified point on its centerline at a height corresponding to the average eye… … Aviation dictionary
runway length — i. As it pertains to landing, the measured length from the threshold to the end of the runway. ii. As it pertains to takeoff, the measured length from where the takeoff is designated to begin to the end of the runway. Runway lights. iii.… … Aviation dictionary
Runway Status Lights — (RWSL) is a fully automatic advisory safety system as a part of an ongoing effort to explore new technologies to increase safety during airport ground operations. [cite web| url = http://www.rwsl.net/| title = Runway Status Lights| accessdate =… … Wikipedia
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 light system — Runway edge lights are used to outline the edges of runways during periods of darkness or restricted visibility conditions. The runway edge lights are white, except on instrument runways where yellow replaces white on the last 2000 ft, or half… … Aviation dictionary
Runway (game show) — Runway was a daytime quiz programme that was produced by Granada Television and ran on the ITV network from 1987 until 1993, the original host was Chris Serle who hosted the first series then Richard Madeley hosted it until it ended in… … Wikipedia
runway identification lights — Lights provided at aerodromes where the terrain precludes the installation of approach lights or where extraneous non aeronautical lights or the lack of daytime contrast reduces the effectiveness of approach lights … Aviation dictionary
